President Donald Trump stated he would "100%" follow through on his threat to impose tariffs on European countries opposing his efforts to gain control of Greenland. The announcement comes as European allies have voiced support for Greenland's sovereignty, with the EU vowing to protect its interests.

Trump's renewed commitment to tariffs, initially threatened in response to European opposition to his interest in acquiring Greenland, was posted on Truth Social early Tuesday morning. He stated he had a "very good telephone call" with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and agreed to a meeting "of various parties" in Switzerland.

Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, said the bloc has "no interest to pick a fight, but we will hold our ground." Denmark's foreign minister emphasized that the US president cannot threaten his way to ownership of the semi-autonomous Danish territory. UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper reiterated the UK's position that the future of Greenland is for "Greenlanders and for the Danes alone" to decide.

On Monday, Trump declined to rule out the use of force and insisted he would press ahead with the threatened tariffs on goods arriving in the US from the UK and seven other NATO-allied countries. The proposed tariffs have raised concerns about potential trade wars and the impact on transatlantic relations.

The dispute over Greenland began several years ago when Trump expressed interest in purchasing the island, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark. The Danish government rejected the idea, leading to strained relations between the two countries. Greenland, strategically located between the Atlantic and Arctic oceans, holds geopolitical significance and is rich in natural resources. The imposition of tariffs could further escalate tensions between the US and its European allies, potentially impacting trade and diplomatic relations. The meeting in Switzerland, agreed upon with NATO Secretary General Rutte, may provide an opportunity for dialogue and de-escalation of the situation.