Germany, Denmark, Finland, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom have jointly rejected threats of customs sanctions from the United States stemming from a dispute over Greenland. A joint statement released by the countries characterized the threatened tariffs as undermining transatlantic relations and increasing the risk of escalation.
The nations affirmed their commitment to a coordinated response and the preservation of their sovereignty. The dispute originated from President Trump’s expressed interest in possibly acquiring Greenland and his subsequent announcement of additional duties on the eight European countries, all NATO members, beginning in February.
President Trump had voiced objections to a joint military reconnaissance mission conducted by these countries on Greenland. Germany has as announced the withdrawal of its 15 soldiers participating in the mission.
