EU to Convene Emergency Summit on U.S. Tariff Threats

According to PANews, EU Commission spokesperson Olof Gill announced on January 19 that the European Union will hold an emergency summit on January 22 in Brussels, Belgium. The meeting will address U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of increased tariffs on European countries opposing the U.S. acquisition of Greenland. The summit aims to evaluate potential countermeasures by the EU. Gill stated that communication between the EU and the U.S. continues at various levels in response to Trump's tariff threats. Intensive consultations are also underway within the EU to discuss possible responses with member states. The EU is committed to making every necessary effort to protect its interests. Gill emphasized that the EU's primary goal is engagement rather than escalation. However, he noted that if the U.S. implements the proposed tariffs, the EU has tools at its disposal and is prepared to respond.