Macron Davos 2026: Europe Must Fight Trump’s Greenland Tariffs and China’s Industrial Might

Europe's standing at a historic crossroads. French President Emmanuel Macron issued a stark warning at the World Economic Forum on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, stating that the continent must push back against foreign pressures or "passively accept vassalisation and bloc politics."

Macron Davos 2026 Trump Greenland Tariffs Escalation

The tension stems from Donald Trump’s recent pledge to slap heavy tariffs on European nations. This threat comes after several EU countries sent troops to Greenland last week to secure Arctic interests. Macron didn't mince words, describing the current geopolitical climate as the "brutalisation of the world" and urging the EU to deploy its most powerful trade weapons in retaliation.

Countering China’s Industrial Excesses

It's not just the US causing concern. Macron also targeted China’s industrial overcapacity, which he views as a destabilizing force for European markets. He argued that if Europe remains passive in the face of China’s economic dominance, it'll be forced into a subservient role within the global order. The President's call for action highlights a shift toward a more muscular European trade policy.