Top EU official questions Trump’s trustworthiness over Greenland tariff threat

European Union's top official, Ursula von der Leyen, has questioned the trustworthiness of U.S. President Donald Trump following his threat to impose a 10% import tax on goods from eight European nations. This action is in response to their support for Denmark regarding Greenland, a territory Trump wants the U.S. to control for security reasons. Von der Leyen emphasized that a deal made between allies should be honored, warning that such actions could benefit adversaries. The EU is considering countermeasures, including retaliatory tariffs and the use of its Anti-Coercion Instrument. Trump has also engaged in a diplomatic exchange with French President Emmanuel Macron, suggesting a G-7 meeting. Meanwhile, thousands of Greenlanders have protested against any U.S. takeover of their island. Danish officials have called Trump's threats unfair and stressed the need for a stronger, more independent Europe. European markets have reacted negatively to the escalating tensions. In a separate but related issue, the UK defended its decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after Trump criticized it.