French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected US tariff threats linked to Greenland, stating that “no amount of intimidation” will change the position of European nations. He described the proposed tariffs as unacceptable and warned that such actions undermine cooperation among allies.
Macron’s remarks came after US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on several European countries opposing his stance on Greenland. European leaders responded with a united front, stressing that threats and economic pressure have no place in transatlantic relations.
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson echoed Macron’s stance, saying the European Union would not be blackmailed, while Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre emphasized that threats should not be used between allies. EU leaders jointly warned that tariffs could trigger a damaging downward spiral in relations and reaffirmed Europe’s commitment to sovereignty and international law.
European officials signaled that continued tariff threats could also affect progress on trade discussions with the United States, as the EU seeks to remain coordinated and firm on issues concerning Greenland and regional security.