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Trump threatens escalating tariffs on European nations over Greenland

January 18, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

President Donald Trump has announced tariffs on eight European countries and allies to pressure Denmark into selling Greenland, citing national security concerns. The move, escalating tensions ahead of the Davos forum, has prompted strong backlash from European leaders, who are considering retaliatory measures. A previous US-EU trade deal now hangs in the balance.