A boy holds a crossed out map of Greenland topped by a hairpiece symbolizing U.S. President Donald Trump, during a protest against Trump's policy towards Greenland in front of the US consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. AP
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, president of the European Council, issued the joint statement hours after Trump threatened multiple European nations with tariffs of up to 25 percent.
"Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral," they wrote in a post on social media.
"Europe will remain united, coordinated, and committed to upholding its sovereignty," they added.
The statement came days after Danish and Greenlandic officials held talks in Washington over Trump's bid to acquire the territory, without reaching an agreement.
"The EU stands in full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland," said the EU statement.
"Dialogue remains essential, and we are committed to building on the process begun already last week between the Kingdom of Denmark and the US."
UK
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday condemned US President Donald Trump's threat to impose swingeing tariffs on European allies opposing his efforts to acquire Greenland as "completely wrong".
"Applying tariffs on allies for pursuing the collective security of Nato allies is completely wrong. We will, of course, be pursuing this directly with the US administration," Starmer said in a statement.
"We have also made clear that Arctic Security matters for the whole of Nato and allies should all do more together to address the threat from Russia across different parts of the Arctic," he added.
Sweden
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Saturday rejected US President Donald Trump's threat to European nations of swingeing tariffs if they did not let him acquire Greenland.
"We won't let ourselves be intimidated," he said in a message sent to AFP. "Only Denmark and Greenland decide questions that concern them.
"I will always defend my country and our allied neighbours," he added, stressing that this was "a European question.
"Sweden is currently having intensive discussions with other EU countries, Norway and the United Kingdom to find a joint response," he added.
France
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday denounced US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on European countries opposing his efforts to acquire the Danish territory of Greenland.
"Tariff threats are unacceptable and have no place in this context," Macron posted on X, in French and English.
"Europeans will respond in a united and coordinated manner should they be confirmed," he added. "We will ensure that European sovereignty is upheld.
"It is in this spirit that I will engage with our European partners," said Macron.
Trump said that from February, several European nations would be subject to 10-percent tariffs, with the number set to rise to 25 percent on June 1, until he can complete his acquisition of Greenland.
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