"We did so in a firm but non-escalatory manner. We know that we have to work more and more for an independent Europe."
"We believe that between friends, allies, partners, you need to manage our relationship with cordiality and respect."
"You don't just give up on this trans-Atlantic alliance. We built it up over 75 years. It is the most successful political alliance that there has ever been between Europe and America."
Twenty-seven European leaders moved to cool rhetoric with the United States after a threatened 10% tariff on nations that sent troops to Greenland. Pressure eased when the US backed down after reaching a "framework of a future deal" on Greenland in Davos. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described engagement with the US as firm but non-escalatory and stressed the need for growing European independence. European Council President Antonio Costa called for cordial, respectful management between allies. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged continued commitment to the 75-year trans-Atlantic alliance while pursuing reconciliation.
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