President Trump’s insistence on controlling Greenland, even hinting at force, has prompted EU retaliation talks and spurred market declines in Europe.
Following President Trump’s Jan. 20 remarks vowing to pursue control over Greenland by any means, including possible force, European allies voiced strong objections. The European Union is considering tariffs on €93 billion worth of U.S. goods in response. Financial markets reacted to the rising tensions, with European stocks falling more than 1% and the U.S. dollar weakening.