Crowds gathered in Nuuk, Greenland, on Saturday to protest against US president Donald Trump's stated aim to annex Greenland. They view this as a possible form of leverage to encourage Mr Trump to back down on his plans to take control of Greenland. The trade agreement provided for a 15 per cent tariff rate ceiling on European exports to the US, including pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Sunday criticised Mr Trump’s tariff threats as “extraordinary” and “unacceptable”. Mr Trump, meanwhile, faced criticism from some within his own Republican Party over his moves to control Greenland.

Source: The Irish Times January 19, 2026 08:17 UTC