Trump’s Rift With Europe Is Clear. Europe Must Decide What to Do About It.

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Steven Erlanger and Jeanna SmialekJanuary 22, 2026 at 04:00 AM

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President Trump's recent remarks in Davos, Switzerland, highlighted a significant rift between the U.S. and Europe, particularly regarding immigration, regulations, and Trump's desire to acquire Greenland. European leaders are convening in Brussels on Thursday to discuss the future of the transatlantic relationship in light of these disagreements. While Trump suggested a potential deal with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to resolve the Greenland dispute and avert threatened tariffs, details remain unclear and the situation is uncertain. The meeting aims to address the fundamental differences in values between the Trump administration and many European governments and determine a unified European response. The EU leaders will discuss how to proceed if Trump changes his position again.

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