Overview
- At the World Economic Forum, President Donald Trump said he will convene a meeting of the “different parties” on Greenland and vowed that opponents will “see how far” he is prepared to go.
- Trump threatened 200% duties on French wines and champagnes after Emmanuel Macron declined to join his proposed Council of Peace, and he warned of additional tariffs on other European countries backing Denmark.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen promised a firm, united and proportionate response to any US trade measures, while Macron urged activation of the EU anti-coercion instrument.
- The European Parliament moved to suspend ratification of the recently concluded EU–US trade agreement in reaction to Washington’s threats.
- Denmark and Greenland proposed a NATO surveillance mission for the island, and Greenland’s premier reaffirmed the territory’s sovereignty as the US promotes a Council of Peace that reportedly seeks $1 billion member contributions and includes an invitation to Vladimir Putin.