‘A deal is a deal’: EU blasts Trump’s Greenland tariffs in Davos

Al Jazeera DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete January 20, 2026 at 05:28 PM

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In Davos, Switzerland, on January 20, 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump's recent announcement of new tariffs on European allies related to Greenland. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, von der Leyen questioned Trump's reliability, emphasizing the need to uphold a trade agreement established in July. She stated that the imposition of these tariffs was an error. The EU views the tariffs as a violation of the existing trade deal. The dispute centers around trade relations between the U.S. and Europe following Trump's decision.

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The move (tariffs) was a “mistake.”

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A July trade deal must be honoured.

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Ursula von der Leyen questioned Donald Trump’s trustworthiness.

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Donald Trump announced new tariffs on European allies over Greenland.

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Switzerland 50% Davos 60% World Economic Forum 60% Greenland 70% European Union 80% Ursula von der Leyen 90% Donald Trump 90%

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trade deal 90% tariffs 80% european union 70% donald trump 70% ursula von der leyen 60% world economic forum 50% international relations 50% greenland 40%