The European Union (EU) is deliberating on how to respond to US President Donald Trump’s recent threat of imposing tariffs on Danish goods, including those from Greenland. The move comes after President Trump expressed interest in purchasing Greenland, which is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.
The Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, has firmly rejected any notion of selling Greenland, calling the idea “absurd.” President Trump canceled his planned state visit to Denmark following these comments, describing the Prime Minister’s response as “nasty” and “inappropriate.”
The EU is now exploring potential countermeasures if the US moves forward with tariffs on Danish and Greenlandic products. The European Commission has stated that any such tariffs would be considered a “clear violation of international trade rules.”
President Trump’s interest in Greenland has sparked debates about the strategic importance of the Arctic region and its natural resources. Some analysts speculate that the US’s focus on Greenland is driven by its rare earth minerals and geopolitical positioning.
The situation remains fluid as diplomatic tensions continue to escalate between the US and Denmark. The EU’s response to President Trump’s tariff threat is eagerly awaited as the international community monitors the unfolding developments closely.
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Model:
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “EU weighs response to Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.