U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on ‌Tuesday (January 20, 2026) warned European countries not to retaliate over Donald Trump’s aim to take over Greenland ⁠and urged them to “have an open mind.” He also added that Mr. Trump believes Greenland’s is essential for golden dome shield. His statement comes just as European leaders take the stage on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) at the gathering of global elites in Davos, as the U.S. President dangles tariff threats in a bid to pressure the EU over Greenland. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) that Greenland is not “a natural part” of Denmark, wading into the fraught geopolitical debate. Also read: Why is the U.S. targeting Greenland? Greenland, where thousands took to the streets over the weekend carrying banners with anti-U.S. slogans like “Make America Go Away,” said Mr. Trump’s tariff threats made no difference to the island.

Source: The Hindu January 20, 2026 18:43 UTC