At the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a firm message to Washington: the EU will not back down on Greenland. 🚀
Speaking on Tuesday, Von der Leyen warned that US President Donald Trump’s proposal to take over Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, could push transatlantic relations into a downward spiral. With Trump’s threat to slap tariffs on eight European nations, tensions have peaked.
“The proposed additional tariffs are a mistake, especially among long-standing allies,” she said. “Plunging us into a downward spiral would only aid the very adversaries we both want to keep at bay. Our response will be unflinching, united and proportional.”
Trump, set to address the forum on Wednesday, even floated meeting here in Davos to discuss the Arctic island. While the US White House called any retaliatory EU measures unwise, Europe is preparing countermeasures to protect its interests.
The Greenland gambit shows how strategic assets are now central to big power plays. 🌐 For young professionals, investors and travelers, this clash is a reminder that decisions made in the Arctic can ripple through markets, security and global alliances.
Stay tuned for more updates from Davos 2026 as this story unfolds, and discover how these high-stakes moves could shape the future of EU–US ties! 🔍✈️
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