Overview
- Donald Trump said he would impose 200% duties on French wines and champagnes after Emmanuel Macron declined to join his proposed Council of Peace.
- The president insisted Europeans "won't resist much," called Greenland essential to U.S. security with no turning back, and said he will convene a meeting on the issue at Davos.
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned it would be "very ill‑advised" for the EU to retaliate while Washington pursues control of the island.
- EU leaders are preparing coordinated responses, including potential use of the anti‑coercion instrument, with key speeches set for Davos on Tuesday and an extraordinary European Council on Jan. 22.
- Denmark and Greenland proposed a NATO surveillance mission and are increasing Arctic military activity, as Norway confirmed the authenticity of Trump’s letter saying he no longer feels obliged to think only of peace.