Europe Stands Firm: 8 Nations Pledge Denmark Greenland Solidarity Against Tariffs
Eight nations declare full solidarity with Denmark and Greenland against tariff threats. PM Mette Frederiksen warns that Europe will not be blackmailed by external economic pressure.
"Europe will not be blackmailed." Those were the defiant words of Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. On January 18, 2026, leaders from eight countries issued a joint statement declaring "full solidarity" with Denmark and Greenland, drawing a line in the sand against mounting external economic pressure.
Denmark Greenland Solidarity and the Fight Against Tariffs
The declaration comes as the Trump administration ramps up rhetoric regarding tariffs and geopolitical interests in the Arctic. By standing together, these eight European nations are signaling that an attack on one member's trade sovereignty is an attack on all.
Europe will not be blackmailed. We stand in full solidarity with Denmark and Greenland.
Geopolitical Stakes in the Arctic
According to Reuters, the tension centers on Greenland's strategic importance and the U.S. demand for favorable trade terms. While the U.S. maintains its policies are aimed at rebalancing trade, European leaders view these moves as coercive tactics that undermine international agreements.
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