Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has warned that the European Union will take retaliatory action if the United States enforces its threatened tariffs against European allies over the Greenland issue. Speaking to Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ on Sunday, Martin said the situation has escalated dramatically and rapidly, and that any tariff imposition could lead to a very serious global scenario. He emphasized that while the EU has a strong protective law known as the Anti-Coercion Instrument, it would be premature to invoke it at this stage.

Martin stressed that dialogue should remain the main path to avoid a trade war, noting that discussions are essential to prevent escalation and that no concrete steps have yet been taken. He added that although applying the Anti-Coercion Instrument now would be early, it could remain on the table for future consideration.

Analysts cited in the report expressed concern that the growing tension between Europe and Washington over the Greenland-related tariff threat could negatively affect the global trade system.