European leaders warn of a ‘dangerous downward spiral’ as they stand united against U.S President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on countries that resist his bid to take over Greenland. "The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland," Trump added. European soldiers attend a briefing during a military exercise in Nuuk, Greenland, in this handout image released on Friday. Russia's ⁠foreign ministry last week said that it was unacceptable for the West to keep claiming that Russia and China were a threat to Greenland. The following day, Bessent told reporters it would be "unwise" for European countries to retaliate with their own tariffs.

Source: CBC News January 19, 2026 13:59 UTC