EU to "defend legitimate interests" over Trump's 'Danish tariff threat'

The European Union, EU have indicated that US President-elect Donald Trump could take counter-measures if he imposes a "tariff bomb" on EU member Denmark.

"The priority goal is to approach in a constructive and positive way to explore mutually beneficial outcomes with the next U.S. administration," EU Commission trade spokesman Olof Zil told a regular briefing.

At the same time, he stressed that he would defend the legitimate interests of member states and European companies if necessary.A spokesman for

said the Commission is preparing for all possible situations by putting top officials in place, explaining that systematic and specific procedures are in place.

This position is in response to Trump's recent announcement of his intention to incorporate Danish Greenland into the United States and threatening to impose very high tariffs if the Danish government interferes with it.