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Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to drop proposed tariffs on European allies, describing it as a sign of easing tensions over Greenland.
Trump had threatened on Sunday to impose tariffs of up to 25 percent on eight European countries for backing Denmark against his push to take control of the Arctic island.
He later said a framework had been reached for a lasting arrangement on Greenland, prompting him to abandon the tariff plan.
Schoof said the move marked a step towards de-escalation, noting that the proposed 10 percent import duties were no longer being considered.
He added that it was now important for the United States, Canada and Europe to continue working together within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to strengthen security in the Arctic and address challenges posed by Russia and China.
“It is positive that we are now on the path to de-escalation and that the 10-percent import tariffs are off the table,” Schoof wrote on X(formerly Twitter).
“Now it is important that the US, Canada and Europe continue to work together within NATO to strengthen security in the Arctic region and counter threats from Russia and China.”
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also welcomed Trump’s decision, stressing that sustained dialogue among NATO allies remained essential.
