US EditionTop EU Official Questions Trump’s Trustworthiness over Greenland Tariff Threat
Trump imposed escalating tariffs on eight European NATO allies opposing U.S. Greenland acquisition, citing national security risks from China and Russia, triggering market declines and diplomatic backlash.
- At Davos, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen questioned `Trump’s trustworthiness` over planned tariffs on eight European nations related to Greenland, calling it `a mistake especially between long-standing allies.`
- President Donald Trump framed the tariffs as leverage tied to acquiring Greenland, saying they would remain `until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland` and argued the U.S. needs Greenland for security against China and Russia.
- Using doctored visuals, Donald Trump, U.S. President, posted a fabricated image of planting the U.S. flag on Greenland and published text messages from Mark Rutte and Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday.
- EU leaders will convene an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday to consider countermeasures including counter tariffs and the anti-coercion instrument, while European markets fell after Trump’s posts.
- Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers in both parties criticized the tariff threats as protesters marched with flags in Nuuk on Jan. 17 and Danish soldiers disembarked on Jan. 18.
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Top EU Official Questions Donald Trump’s Trustworthiness Over Greenland Tariff Threat
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People hold Greenlandic flags as they gather to march in protest against U.S. President Donald Trump and his announced intent to acquire Greenland on Jan. 17, 2026 in Nuuk, Greenland. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump doubled down over the weekend on threats to acquire Greenland, saying he would place a 10% tariff on eight European countries that object to his plans and posting several times on social media. …
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