Inside StoryThe United States’s claim to the Danish territory has sparked fears of a trade war.United States President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs against seven European Union countries and the United Kingdom for opposing his plans to take control of Greenland.EU leaders are considering how to respond.What are their options? And what are the dangers for both sides?Presenter: Maleen SaeedGuests:Rebecca Christie – Senior fellow at Bruegel, a European think tank that specialises in economicsBen Aris – Founder and editor-in-chief of bne IntelliNewsPieter Cleppe – European policy analyst and editor-in-chief of BrusselsReport.euPublished On 20 Jan 2026
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TUE · 2026-01-20 · 18:49 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0120-9094
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How can Europe respond to Trump’s Greenland tariffs threat?
In January 2026, a news report analyzed the potential trade war between the United States and the European Union, triggered by Donald Trump's threat of tariffs against seven EU countries and the United Kingdom. These tariffs were in response to their opposition to his plans to acquire Greenland from Denmark.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-20 · 18:49 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In January 2026, a news report analyzed the potential trade war between the United States and the European Union, triggered by Donald Trump's threat of tariffs against seven EU countries and the United Kingdom. These tariffs were in response to their opposition to his plans to acquire Greenland from Denmark. EU leaders are currently considering their options for responding to the US threat. Experts discussed the potential dangers for both sides of this escalating trade dispute. The analysis featured insights from economists and policy analysts, examining the possible repercussions of the conflict.
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EU leaders are considering how to respond.
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United States President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs against seven European Union countries and the United Kingdom.
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Trump threatened tariffs for opposing his plans to take control of Greenland.
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The United States’s claim to the Danish territory has sparked fears of a trade war.
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