Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, engaged in discussions with members of the U.S. Congress on Monday, addressing a variety of critical topics that span from transatlantic trade dynamics to President Trump’s controversial interest in acquiring Greenland.

In a statement shared on the social media platform X, von der Leyen highlighted her meeting with a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers during the Davos summit. “We explored our collaborative efforts to establish a just and enduring peace in Ukraine. Strong coordination between the EU and the U.S. is pivotal to this initiative, encompassing security assurances and pathways to economic prosperity,” she stated. Read more on her post here.

Von der Leyen also emphasized the critical importance of respecting the sovereignty of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark. She pointed out that this respect is fundamental to maintaining a robust transatlantic relationship. She assured that the European Union is prepared to continue collaborating closely with the United States, NATO, and other allies, in partnership with Denmark, to promote shared security interests.

In addition to geopolitical issues, von der Leyen underscored the value of transatlantic trade and investment, describing them as “major assets” to the economies of both the EU and the U.S. She argued that imposing tariffs contradicts these shared economic interests.

These discussions occur against the backdrop of President Trump’s ongoing efforts to bring Greenland under U.S. control, despite opposition from European allies. In his latest move, Trump announced his intention to impose a 10 percent tariff on imports from eight European nations, a decision that aligns with his broader ambitions regarding Greenland.

She also noted that transatlantic trade and investment are “a major asset” for both the EU and US economies, arguing that “tariffs run counter to these shared interests.” 

Her comments come as Trump continues to push for the U.S. to take control of Greenland, the semiautonomous Arctic territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Despite pushback from European allies, Trump this week announced plans to implement 10 percent tariffs on goods from eight European countries as part of his bid.

Trump is set to address the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos this week.

Sens. Chris Coons (D-Del.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) were slated to be part of the bipartisan delegation to Denmark this week, along with Democratic Reps. Gregory Meeks (N.Y.), Madeleine Dean (Penn.), Sara Jacobs (Calif.), and Sarah McBride (Del.) — with some of the lawmakers continuing on to Davos, according to Coons’s office. 

“President Trump’s threats to slap tariffs on the EU to coerce Denmark into giving up Greenland risk a disastrous trade war with the EU and collapsing NATO,” Coons said on X after meeting with the EU leader. “I appreciated the chance to meet with EU President @vonderleyen at a decisive moment for US-EU relations. America’s safety and standing in the world are at stake.”