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Trump official says Europe would be ‘very unwise’ to retaliate over Greenland

German and French finance ministers warned that Europe would issue a clear and united response after Trump threatened higher tariffs against the US’s European allies over his attempts to buy Greenland
German and French finance ministers warned that Europe would issue a clear and united response after Trump threatened higher tariffs against the US’s European allies over his attempts to buy Greenland (Getty Images)
  • A Trump official has warned European governments against retaliation in their dispute with the U.S. over Greenland.
  • "I think it would be very unwise," U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday when asked about retaliatory trade measures.
  • The remarks come after Trump announced Saturday a 10% import tax on eight nations that have rallied around Denmark and Greenland, including Norway.
  • "I've been travelling, so I haven't been in touch (with European officials), but I spoke to President Trump and evidently there are a lot of inbounds, and I think everyone should take the president at his word," Bessent said.
  • Denmark said Monday that is sending a “substantial contribution” of its Armed Forces to the Arctic amid Trump’s threats of tariffs and takeover.
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