Tuesday was the first day of the forum in Davos. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, addressed the matter directly in a speech to attendees, emphasising that Europe is “fully committed” when it comes to the security of the Arctic.<\/p>\n
However, she said that this could only be achieved together, and called Trump’s proposed additional tariffs “a mistake”.<\/p>\n
The US president has said he will add a 10% tariff to “any and all goods” imported from eight European countries from 1 February if they opposed his proposed takeover of Greenland.<\/p>\n
Von der Leyen added that the European Union stands in “full solidarity” with Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark \u2013 adding that their sovereignty is “non-negotiable”.<\/p>\n
Her words were echoed by Canada’s Mark Carney, who said that his country’s commitment to Nato’s Article 5 \u2013 which states an armed attack against one or more members is considered an attack against all \u2013 is “unwavering”.<\/p>\n
“We stand firmly with Greenland and Denmark and fully support their unique right to determine Greenland’s future,” Carney said.<\/p>\n
In Macron’s remarks, he said he preferred “respect to bullies” and the “rule of law to brutality”.<\/p>\n
Earlier on Tuesday, Trump threatened a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne after Macron reportedly declined an invitation to join the Gaza “Board of Peace”.<\/p>\n
The French president condemned the “endless accumulation of new tariffs” as “fundamentally unacceptable”, particularly when used as leverage against territorial sovereignty.<\/p>\n