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Bessent says US-Europe relations have ‘never been closer’ despite Greenland crisis

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by By  JAMEY KEATENJanuary 20, 2026 at 09:23 AM
Bessent says US-Europe relations have ‘never been closer’ despite Greenland crisis
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Despite tensions surrounding Greenland, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026, that US-Europe relations are strong. This comes amid protests in Greenland against US President Trump's policies and a potential tariff threat, leading a top EU official to question Trump's trustworthiness. The Greenland issue involves meetings between EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt, and Denmark's Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen in Brussels on January 19, 2026. Protests also occurred in Zurich, Switzerland against the World Economic Forum and Trump's visit. The situation highlights a complex dynamic between the US, Europe, and Greenland.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Vivian Motzfeldt 40% Switzerland ×240% Davos ×240% Troels Lund Poulsen 40% Nuuk ×250% Kaja Kallas 50% World Economic Forum ×250% Donald Trump ×260% European Union ×270% United States ×370% Scott Bessent ×280% Greenland ×590%

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us-europe relations 90% greenland crisis 80% trump policy 70% tariff threat 60% world economic forum 50% trustworthiness 50% protests 40%

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