LONDON

The Norwegian prime minister on Saturday rejected US President Donald Trump's tariff announcement against eight European countries over Greenland, saying "threats have no place" among allies.

"Threats have no place among allies. Norway’s position remains firm: Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark," Jonas Gahr Store wrote on US social media company X.

He reiterated that there is broad agreement in NATO on the need to strengthen security in the Arctic, including in Greenland.

However, Store added: "Norway fully and unequivocally supports the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark."

His remarks came after Trump said earlier on Saturday that Washington will impose new tariffs on goods from eight European countries starting on Feb. 1, with rates rising sharply in June, citing "national security" concerns linked to Greenland.

Greenland, a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has attracted US interest due to its strategic location and vast mineral resources, as well as alleged concerns about rising Russian and Chinese activity.

Trump has repeatedly said that the US must acquire Greenland for national security and to prevent Russia or China from gaining control of the territory.

Both Denmark and Greenland have rejected any proposal to sell the territory, reaffirming Danish sovereignty over the island.