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Transatlantic
relations in 'dangerous downward spiral', EU leaders warn
Lisa
O’Carroll
Lisa
O’Carroll is a Guardian senior staff correspondent who writes about
international trade, post-Brexit EU affairs and Anglo-Irish affairs
EU
leaders have warned Donald Trump that “tariffs would undermine transatlantic
relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral” in the growing crisis over
Greenland.
In a
joint statement delivered from Paraquay, where they signed the historic
Mercosur trade deal, the president of the European Council of EU leaders,
António Costa, and the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen,
leaned heavily into the arguments over Greenland’s sovereignty.
Here’s
their statement in full:
Territorial
integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. They
are essential for Europe and for the international community as a whole.
We have
consistently underlined our shared transatlantic interest in peace and security
in the Arctic, including through Nato. The pre-coordinated Danish exercise,
conducted with allies, responds to the need to strengthen Arctic security and
poses no threat to anyone.
The EU
stands in full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland. Dialogue
remains essential, and we are committed to building on the process begun
already last week between the Kingdom of Denmark and the US.
Tariffs
would undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.
Europe will remain united, coordinated, and committed to upholding its
sovereignty.
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