Group 1 - Trump announced a 10% tariff on eight European countries starting February 1, escalating to 25% by June 1, due to their unwillingness to compromise on Greenland [1][3] - European countries responded by declaring the tariff threat "unacceptable" and emphasized unity and coordination among allies, without directly criticizing Trump [3][4] - The disparity in power between the US and Europe has historically led to European concessions under pressure, as seen in past incidents like the Snowden revelations [4][6] Group 2 - US officials stated that Denmark lacks the capability to defend Greenland, implying that the US could take control if necessary [6][8] - European nations are reportedly discussing withdrawing military intelligence support from the US if Trump proceeds with his plans for Greenland, which could weaken US global strategic deployments [8][10] - Despite the threats, European leaders, particularly pro-US factions, continue to believe in the importance of the transatlantic alliance and are hesitant to confront the reality of US aggression [10][11]
美官员告诉欧洲“落后就该挨打”：格陵兰岛被抢，要怪丹麦保不住
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-18 08:06