The European Union will convene an emergency summit in Brussels on January 22 to address US President Trump's recent tariff threats against European countries opposing the US acquisition of Greenland. European Commission spokesperson Olof Gir announced that the EU is actively engaging in discussions with member states to formulate potential countermeasures. Gir emphasized that the EU is committed to "engagement, not escalation," but warned that the EU is prepared to respond if the US enacts the proposed tariffs. The EU is maintaining communication with the US "at all levels" to resolve the issue and protect its interests.