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Trump’s annexation of Greenland seemed imminent. Now it’s on much shakier ground. Greenland

Trump’s annexation of Greenland seemed imminent. Now it’s on much shakier ground.

Looking at headlines around the world, it seemed like United States President Donald Trump’s annexation of Greenland was imminent. Buoyed by the success of his military operation to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Trump ratcheted up his rhetoric and threatened tariffs on any nation that opposed him. Adding insult to…
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January 21, 2026
Trump announces US-NATO ‘framework of future deal on Greenland’, halts tariffs on European countries Greenland

Trump announces US-NATO ‘framework of future deal on Greenland’, halts tariffs on European countries

Trump said that, in light of the understanding reached during the discussions, he would not proceed with tariffs that were scheduled to take effect on European countries from February 1. President Donald Trump, right, meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during a meeting on the sidelines of the Annual…
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January 21, 2026
‘I won’t use force’ and other key quotes from Trump’s Davos speech Greenland

‘I won’t use force’ and other key quotes from Trump’s Davos speech

WASHINGTON — President Trump delivered a sharp critique of U.S. allies and rivals alike during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland on Wednesday, questioning Europe’s political direction, casting doubt on NATO’s reliability and reiterating his intent to push to acquire Greenland. Speaking before an audience of global political and…
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January 21, 2026
Trump’s Greenland crusade pushes European allies to a breaking point Trade War

Trump’s Greenland crusade pushes European allies to a breaking point

Democracy Dies in Darkness President Donald Trump’s ultimatum — give up Greenland or face a trade war — has convinced some European officials that retaliation, rather than conciliation, is the answer. Updated January 21, 2026 BRUSSELS — European leaders tried for a year to charm President Donald Trump with flattery…
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January 21, 2026
Trump Cancels 10% Tariffs On NATO Countries Defending Greenland Greenland

Trump Cancels 10% Tariffs On NATO Countries Defending Greenland

Topline President Donald Trump on Wednesday called off his plan to impose new tariffs on eight European countries providing military support to Greenland, saying he’s reached a “framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland”—though it’s unclear if it involves the U.S. acquiring the island. President Donald Trump speaks…
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January 21, 2026