Overview
- Trump said he will convene talks on Greenland at the World Economic Forum after what he called a very good call with NATO’s secretary general, Mark Rutte, adding that the United States “has to have” the island.
- He posted AI-generated images on Truth Social showing himself planting a U.S. flag in Greenland and a map depicting U.S. expansion over Greenland, Canada and Venezuela.
- Trump published a private message from Emmanuel Macron questioning the Greenland push; the Élysée confirmed its authenticity and Macron proposed a G7 gathering in Paris after Davos.
- He threatened a 10% import tax on products from eight European countries and separately vowed a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne tied to France’s refusal to join a U.S. Gaza ‘Peace Board.’
- EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen promised a firm, united and proportional reply, while Greenland’s prime minister said the island will not be pressured and EU capitals weighed countermeasures including the anti-coercion tool.