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Europe warns of ‘dangerous downward spiral’ after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 8 min read 100% complete by By  STEFANIE DAZIO, JILL LAWLESS and EMMA BURROWSJanuary 18, 2026 at 04:53 PM
Europe warns of ‘dangerous downward spiral’ after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
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Following threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to impose tariffs, Europe has warned of a "dangerous downward spiral." The threats stem from Trump's policy regarding Greenland, specifically targeting European countries that might send troops there. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has publicly disagreed with Trump's tariff decision. In response to Trump's policy, thousands of Greenlanders protested in Nuuk on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The Danish Royal Navy has also increased patrols of Greenland's coast, prompted by Trump's warnings about potential Russian and Chinese ship presence in the area. A Danish military official stated they do not believe the U.S. will forcibly seize Greenland.

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Key Player Opposition Context
China 30% Russia 30% Danish Royal Navy 35% Italy 40% Nuuk ×440% Giorgia Meloni 50% Europe ×260% United States ×370% Greenland ×1485% Donald Trump ×790%

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greenland 100% donald trump 90% tariffs 90% europe 70% protest 60% international relations 60% trade war 50% military 40%

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