United States, together with Europe, is trying to stop tragic war in Ukraine, Bessent says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the policy of U.S. President Donald Trump does not envisage withdrawing from NATO or severing relations with Europe. Discussions around Greenland’s sovereignty should not be perceived as a signal that Washington has changed its course toward Ukraine.
He was quoted by the Associated Press, Censor.NET reports.
War in Ukraine and Greenland
"We are at the center of President Trump’s policy, and U.S. membership in NATO is unquestionable, just as our partnership with Europe in the effort to stop this tragic war between Russia and Ukraine. At the same time, this does not mean that there cannot be differences between us regarding the future of Greenland. Calm the hysteria and take a deep breath," Bessent stressed.
The U.S. official noted that similar concerns had been voiced before. He added that they did not lead to either economic destabilization or a deterioration of relations with allies.
"Today the United States has a stable economy, beneficial trade agreements and, despite a tense political backdrop, some of the closest relations with Europe," Bessent added.
Background
- As a reminder, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the introduction of tariffs from February 1 against a number of European countries that disagree with his position on Greenland.
- Members of the European Parliament have already said they are ready to suspend approval of a trade agreement between the EU and the United States. In addition, European Council President António Costa announced the convening of an extraordinary meeting of the European Council to coordinate further steps.
- Trump said that Greenland is extremely important for national and global security.
