Overview
- In a late-night social-media blitz, Trump posted doctored images and leaked private messages from Emmanuel Macron and NATO chief Mark Rutte, declared there is “no going back” on Greenland, and said he agreed to discuss the dispute with “various parties” at Davos.
- Trump has announced a 10% tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, and the United Kingdom starting Feb. 1, rising to 25% on June 1, prompting EU planning for retaliatory measures and an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday.
- The White House has refused to rule out a military option regarding Greenland, though Trump answered “no comment” when asked about using force, and House Speaker Mike Johnson said he does not foresee military intervention.
- Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen reiterated the island is not for sale and emphasized respect for international law, as local organizers withdrew an invitation to U.S. envoy Jeff Landry to a traditional dog sled race.
- Tensions with key allies widened as Trump attacked the U.K. over the Chagos Islands decision and threatened 200% tariffs on French wine and champagne, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent voiced confidence the dispute can be resolved.