Tensions are simmering between the European Union and the United States over President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on the bloc as he calls for that Denmark-ruled Greenland be ceded to his nation.
Where issues stand:
Emergency assembly: The European Commission is anticipated to present an replace at present after the EU’s 27 ambassadors held an emergency assembly to focus on Greenland and Trump’s tariff threat. French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly requested the EU to activate its “Anti-Coercion Instrument,” often known as the “trade bazooka.” It may block a few of America’s entry to EU markets or impose export controls, amongst different potential countermeasures.
EU leaders converse out: Eight European international locations, together with the UK, Germany and France, issued a joint statement saying that “tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.” European Council President Antonio Costa additionally introduced he’ll convene a unprecedented assembly within the coming days.
US official weighs in: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated Europe will “understand” America’s proposed takeover of Greenland as a part of a broad protection towards China and Russia.
Survival gear gross sales up: Shopkeepers in Greenland’s capital Nuuk have advised NCS that sales of survival gear have significantly increased lately, with locals nervous about army motion or different types of instability. Camping stoves, dried meals and freeze-dried meals are being purchased up, a number of shopkeepers stated.