EC vows to protect eu interests amid Trump's Greenland tariff threat
The European Commission has announced its commitment to defending EU interests against possible US tariffs on Denmark. EC spokesperson Olof Gill addressed Donald Trump's statements regarding Greenland.
The US president-elect, Donald Trump, suggested that Denmark should surrender Greenland, arguing that it is necessary for the national security of the United States. He warned that if Denmark refused, "very high tariffs" could be imposed.
The European Commission expressed its readiness to protect the European Union's interests in trade. When asked for a comment, EC spokesperson Olof Gill emphasized that "we are discussing highly hypothetical situations, concerning a presidency that has not yet begun." Nonetheless, the Commission is preparing for various scenarios, including potential changes in trade relations with the USA.
"Over the last 12 months, we have been preparing here with a specially appointed team in the EC for all potential outcomes of the presidential elections in the United States, including trade," Gill noted.
"However, our priority is to find as many pathways for cooperation with the new administration as possible, which will be beneficial for all parties on both sides of the Atlantic," said the EC spokesperson.
"We are ready to defend our interests in the trade dimension and in other areas if necessary," he warned.
The European Commission did not comment on Trump's suggestions regarding the forcible takeover of Greenland and the Panama Canal. "Many such threats never materialized," stated EC general spokesperson, Paula Pinho.
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