After threats from Trump, Macron reiterates military support for Greenland

The French president spoke out after the republican announced the application of tariffs to exports from some European countries to pressure the purchase of the autonomous territory

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In a publication on X (formerly Twitter), Macron stated that “Europeans will respond in a united and coordinated way” if the announced tariffs “are confirmed” and that they will “guarantee that European sovereignty is respected”

The French president, promised this Saturday (17) to maintain military support for Greenland in response to the announcement made by his United States counterpart, . Earlier, through publication in Trust Social, exports from France and other European countries until the conclusion of a .

From February 1st, a 10% fee will be charged on goods sold from Germany, Denmark, Finland, France, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom and Sweden to the United States. On July 1st, the rate will increase to 25%.

Through a publication on X (formerly Twitter), Macron condemned the measure. The French leader said that “tariff threats are unacceptable and have no place in this context”. “Europeans will respond in a united and coordinated way if confirmed, we will ensure that European sovereignty is respected,” he wrote.

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