NATO Coalition, Including Sweden, Condemns US Tariff Threats Over Greenland

NATO countries, including Sweden, unite against US tariff threats linked to Greenland, warning of risks to transatlantic relations.

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  • • NATO countries including Sweden issued a joint statement supporting Denmark and Greenland against US tariff threats.
  • • Trump threatened 10% tariffs on Sweden and EU countries starting February 1 due to Greenland support.
  • • The coalition views tariffs as undermining transatlantic relations and risking a dangerous downward spiral.
  • • Trump claimed military presence in Greenland was a global threat; NATO countries refute this assertion.

A coalition of NATO countries, including Sweden, has issued a joint statement condemning US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on nations supporting Greenland. The statement, released on Sunday, expresses full support for Denmark and Greenland amidst escalating political and economic tensions. Trump announced his intention to levy 10% tariffs on Sweden and other EU countries starting February 1, citing their backing of Greenland. This move has been met with strong opposition by the involved NATO members—including Sweden, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and the United Kingdom—who argue that the tariffs undermine transatlantic relations and risk provoking a dangerous downward spiral.

The joint statement emphasizes the coalition's commitment to sovereignty and unity, refuting Trump's prior claim that military exercises in Greenland constitute a

This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.

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