Greenland

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…

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…

DAVOS, Switzerland — President Trump announced on Wednesday that he would not follow through on his threat to impose tariffs on eight European allies on Feb. 1 over their opposition to his claim of Greenland.Why it matters: Trump already dropped his threat to invade Greenland earlier Wednesday...Read More

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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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…

Donald Trump says he will not impose 10% tariffs on NATO nations on Feb 1 after reaching a framework deal over Greenland and Arctic talks. Donald Trump has reversed his plan to impose 10% tariffs on NATO countries starting February 1, citing progress on a new framework deal with NATO…

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Denmark “irrelevant” Wednesday as he shrugged off concerns about a US Treasury sell-off following President Trump’s heightened threats to annex Greenland.  The “sell America” effect shook global markets Tuesday in the first day of trading after Trump announced new 10% tariffs – set to take…

The president spoke of Greenland with the noncommittal menace of a mobster at the World Economic Forum Published January 21, 2026 1:38PM (EST) Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 21, 2026. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Donald Trump continued to push for the U.S. acquisition of Greenland…