EU convenes emergency summit in response to Trump's tariff threat over Greenland

European Union leaders convened an emergency meeting on Sunday in Brussels to address rising tensions over Greenland, following President Donald Trump continued interest in acquiring the Arctic territory and warning of potential economic measures against countries that oppose his plans.

The closed-door session brought together EU foreign ministers, senior European Commission officials and representatives from Denmark, which governs Greenland as an autonomous territory. The meeting was called amid growing concern in European capitals that Washington’s rhetoric could escalate into a diplomatic or trade confrontation affecting Arctic security and transatlantic relations.

According to EU officials familiar with the discussions, leaders focused on reaffirming support for Denmark’s sovereignty and Greenland’s right to self-determination, while also weighing potential responses should the United States impose tariffs or other punitive measures linked to the dispute.

“The European Union stands firmly behind Denmark and the principles of international law,” one senior EU diplomat said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

The Irish Times reported that European leaders are considering imposing tariffs in response to any economic action Trump takes against them over their support for Greenland. The package could be as high at $107 billion, according to reports.

Trump has said the U.S. should control Greenland for national security reasons. Trump has also said he would impose a 10% tariff against European countries that interfere with American interests in the Arctic.