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Macron says Trump tariff threat over Greenland unacceptable

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Posted on January 17, 2026

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· Last updated: January 19, 2026

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PARIS, Jan 17 (Reuters) - France's President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that the threat of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump over Greenland was unacceptable and that if they were confirmed

Macron says Trump tariff threat over Greenland unacceptable

PARIS, Jan 17 (Reuters) - France's President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that the threat of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump over Greenland was unacceptable and that if they were confirmed Europe would respond in a coordinated manner.

"No intimidation nor threat will influence us, neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world when we are confronted with such situations," Macron said on X.

"Tariff threats are unacceptable and have no place in this context. Europeans will respond to them in a united and coordinated manner if they were to be confirmed."

(Reporting by John Irish. Editing by Mark Potter)

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Macron calls Trump's tariff threat over Greenland unacceptable.
Europe promises a coordinated response if tariffs are confirmed.
Macron emphasizes no intimidation will influence Europe.
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Europe stands united against tariff threats.

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