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8 European Countries That Sent Troops to Greenland Respond to Trump

Published January 18, 2026, 15:15
8 European Countries That Sent Troops to Greenland Respond to Trump

Eight European countries (Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Britain) issued a joint statement expressing their solidarity with Denmark and the citizens of Greenland, responding to threats from Donald Trump to impose tariffs due to the sending of troops to the island. In their statement, they emphasize their commitment to strengthening security in the Arctic and warn that threats of tariffs undermine transatlantic relations. Simultaneously, Germany unexpectedly withdrew its troops from Greenland, just 44 hours after their arrival. Europe is considering retaliation, including the use of the Anti-Coercion Instrument (the EU's 'bazooka'), in response to Trump's actions.