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Von der Leyen Responds to Trump's Tariff Threats over Greenland

Published January 20, 2026, 11:22
Von der Leyen Responds to Trump's Tariff Threats over Greenland

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen responded to Donald Trump's threats of tariffs, stating that the EU's response will be “unwavering, united and proportionate.” She reminded of the EU-US trade agreement and emphasized that a deal is a deal. Simultaneously, she announced a new investment package for the Arctic and Greenland, highlighting the right of peoples to decide their own future. This move is seen as a message to Trump regarding his attempt to prevent the sale of Greenland.