French Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard issued a stark warning to former US President Donald Trump, stating that the United States has "a lot to lose" from his proposed tariffs linked to the desire to acquire Greenland. Trump, in his capacity as US President, threatened to impose 10% tariffs, escalating to 25% by June 1, 2026, on eight European countries: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland. These measures were explicitly tied to these nations' opposition to his persistent attempts to purchase Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. Trump justified his stance by citing US national security interests and viewing the European military deployments in Greenland with suspicion. Genevard underscored that this escalation of tariffs could be "deadly" for both sides, including American farmers and industrialists, who would suffer significant consequences. She affirmed that while the European Union possesses substantial commercial leverage, any response to Trump's actions must be handled with extreme caution to avoid further destabilization. European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, swiftly condemned Trump's tariff threats as "unacceptable" and warned they would severely undermine transatlantic relations. They reiterated emphatically that Greenland is not for sale and its future is solely for its people and Denmark to decide, rejecting any external coercion. In a show of solidarity and concern for Arctic security, some NATO allies also deployed military forces to Greenland. An emergency meeting of EU ambassadors was convened in Brussels to discuss a united and coordinated response to the escalating trade tensions. This development highlights ongoing geopolitical friction, particularly regarding Arctic interests, and the potential for significant economic repercussions on a global scale.