Trump Davos Greenland Tariffs 2026: Europe Braces for a Trade War
At Davos 2026, President Trump intensified his push for Greenland, threatening 10% tariffs on EU nations. The EU prepares for an emergency summit as trade tensions boil.
He says he loves Europe, but his words tell a different story. President Donald Trump didn't pull any punches at the Davos summit on January 21, 2026. In a provocative speech, he reminded European leaders they'd be "speaking German" without the US, while doubling down on his controversial bid to acquire Greenland through economic pressure.
Trump Davos Greenland Tariffs and the Escalating Crisis
While Trump ruled out using military force to take the island, his ambition hasn't dimmed. According to AFP, the president framed the acquisition as a reasonable transaction, citing decades of US military support for the continent. He specifically targeted Denmark, disparaging its WWII defense record. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen hit back, stating that while the exclusion of military force was "positive in isolation," the land simply isn't for sale.
What is quite clear after this speech is that the president's ambition remains intact.
The threat is no longer just rhetorical. Trump's proposed 10% tariffs on eight European countries—those he deems obstacles to his Arctic goals—are set to kick in on February 1. The European Union has already suspended approval of a key trade deal in response. On Thursday, EU leaders will meet in Brussels for an emergency summit to discuss deploying their "trade bazooka" against the US measures.
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