EU chief promises 'unflinching' response to new tariffs as Trump trolls and threatens on social media

Jan 20, 2026 - 08:00
EU chief promises 'unflinching' response to new tariffs as Trump trolls and threatens on social media
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European Commission President ​Ursula von der Leyen said ​on Tuesday the EU shared concerns with the United States about Arctic security, but if President Donald Trump followed through with new tariffs based on a dispute over Greenland, the alliance's response would be "unflinching" and "united."