Tras los aranceles anunciados por EE.UU., los ocho países europeos dijeron que permanecerán “unidos y coordinados”
Ocho gobiernos europeos han mostrado una respuesta firme tras los aranceles anunciados el sábado por Donald Trump debido a la presencia militar de sus tropas en Groenlandia. En una declaración conjunta divulgada el domingo, los mandatarios de Dinamarca, Finlandia, Francia, Alemania, Países Bajos, Noruega, Suecia y Reino Unido afirmaron que su despliegue “no supone una amenaza para nadie” y refrendaron su apoyo a la soberanía danesa. Infobae “Las amenazas arancelarias socavan […]
TL;DR
- Eight European governments (Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, UK) jointly condemned Trump's announced tariffs.
- The tariffs are a response to the European military presence in Greenland.
- European nations stated their deployment does not threaten anyone and supports Danish sovereignty.
- They warned that tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations and risk a downward spiral.
- The countries vowed to remain united and coordinated in their response.
- The US is imposing additional tariffs of 10% starting February 1st, rising to 25% from June 1st.
- Trump justified the measure by Europe's refusal to allow the US to purchase Greenland, citing national security concerns.
- The Netherlands described the tariffs as 'blackmail' and inappropriate between allies.
- France plans to ask the EU to activate its 'anti-coercion instrument' if the US proceeds with the tariffs.
- EU ambassadors held an urgent meeting in Brussels to agree on a common response.
- Protests against the potential sale of Greenland occurred in Copenhagen and Nuuk, with polls showing strong rejection of US annexation.