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Greenland thanked European nations on Sunday (18) for maintaining their support for the Arctic island, despite being the target of punitive tariffs from US President Donald Trump, who wants to annex the territory governed by Denmark.
France, Germany, the UK and other European countries this week sent small groups of military personnel to Greenland at Denmark’s request, prompting Trump to threaten trade tariffs on eight European allies until the US is allowed to buy the island.
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On Saturday, European leaders warned of a “dangerous downward spiral” in relation to Trump’s tariff threat, vowing to maintain their support for Greenland and Denmark’s sovereignty. The ambassadors of the 27 countries of the European Union met this Sunday to discuss their response to the tariff threat.
“We live in extraordinary times that require not only decency, but also great courage,” Greenland’s cabinet minister Naaja Nathanielsen, who is responsible for the island’s business, energy and minerals, said in a statement.
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Trump says Greenland is vital to US security because of its strategic location and mineral deposits, and has not ruled out using force to take it, raising alarm in Europe at the prospect of a direct confrontation between NATO countries.
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Original Article: Groenlândia agradece resposta de países europeus às tarifas de Trump
Author: Reuters
