U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat—targeting eight European countries over Greenland—has ignited a firestorm of pushback from EU leaders, raising fears of a renewed transatlantic trade war. The move, announced via social media on January 17, 2026, threatens a 10% tariff starting February 1, escalating to 25% by June unless Denmark agrees to a “complete and total purchase” of Greenland. 🚨
Nordic leaders slammed the ultimatum as “unacceptable” and “blackmail,” with Denmark’s foreign minister calling for EU-level coordination. French President Emmanuel Macron vowed a “united response,” while Sweden’s PM Ulf Kristersson accused Trump of using tariffs as a political weapon. 🌪️
The EU Commission warned the threat risks a “dangerous downward spiral,” with lawmakers urging activation of the bloc’s Anti-Coercion Instrument. The 2025 EU-U.S. trade truce now hangs in the balance, as Cyprus convenes an emergency meeting to strategize countermeasures. 💥
Analysts say the move could reshape global trade dynamics, with young professionals and investors eyeing market volatility. Meanwhile, travelers and students brace for potential ripple effects on cross-border exchanges. 📉✈️
