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

Associated Press (AP) DiplomaticNews ReportEN 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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Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni said she does not agree with Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on European countries that want to send troops to Greenland.

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A Danish military official said he does not believe that the U.S. will attack Greenland to take it by force.

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Danish Royal Navy ships patrolled the coast of Greenland on Saturday looking for foreign vessels.

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

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Thousands of Greenlanders marched across snow and ice to take a stand against U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday.

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