[Eight European Countries Oppose US Tariffs]
1. Swedish Prime Minister Christian Kristonsson issued a written statement saying, "We will not be blackmailed. Only Denmark and Greenland can decide on issues involving Denmark and Greenland."
2. Danish Foreign Minister Rasmussen called US President Trump's announced tariff policy "surprising," stating that Denmark is maintaining close dialogue with the EU. Danish Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Poulsen stated on social media, "Trump's threats against Denmark, Greenland, and our NATO allies are completely unacceptable."
3. Norwegian Prime Minister Støre posted on social media that there should be no threats between allies. He stated, "Norway's position is firm: Greenland is part of Denmark. Norway fully supports Denmark's sovereignty."
4. French President Macron stated on social media that Trump's tariff threats following France's support for Greenland are "unacceptable."
5. German government spokesperson Stefan Cornelius stated, "The German government has taken note of the US President's remarks and is consulting closely with its European partners. We will jointly decide on appropriate countermeasures at the appropriate time." 6. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued a statement saying that the US threat to impose tariffs on several European countries was "completely wrong."
7. Dutch Foreign Minister Van Wel posted on social media that the Netherlands has taken note of US President Trump's statement regarding tariffs. The Netherlands is in close contact with the European Commission and its partners to discuss countermeasures.
8. Finnish President Alexander Stubb posted on social media that issues between allies should be resolved through dialogue, not pressure. He said, "Tariffs will damage transatlantic relations and could lead to a deterioration of those relations."
