BRUSSELS, Jan 17 - European Union leaders on Saturday warned of a \"dangerous downward spiral\" over U.S. President Donald Trump's vow to implement increasing tariffs on European allies until the U.S. is allowed to buy Greenland. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

European Union leaders warn against a "dangerous downward spiral" after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland, impacting transatlantic relations. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Europe will remain united, coordinated, and committed to upholding its sovereignty," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President Antonio Costa said in posts on X.

US President Donald Trump has vowed to obtain Greenland by any means necessary and has refused to rule out military action to take the island by force - despite people on the island slamming the suggestion

WEST PALM, Florida/NUUK: US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Jan 17) escalated his quest to acquire Greenland, threatening multiple European nations with tariffs of up to 25 per cent until his purchase of the

"Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral," says European Union Chief Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, president of the European Council.

European leaders were scrambling on Wednesday to formulate a response to US President Donald Trump's renewed threat to take over Greenland, which could include a military invasion.