Trump Greenland tariff threat triggers surge in gold and silver prices
President Trump threatened tariffs on European allies to demand the purchase of Greenland. This announcement sparked a rally in gold and silver as markets react.
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President donald trump announced on Saturday that he would implement escalating tariffs on European allies until the United States 
USis allowed to purchase Greenland, Denmark’s 
DKvast Arctic island. This announcement has triggered a significant escalation in geopolitical tensions between the United Statesand the European Union 
EU, causing an immediate flight to safety across global markets as investors reassess trade policy and territorial demands.
USis allowed to purchase Greenland, Denmark’s DKvast Arctic island. This announcement has triggered a significant escalation in geopolitical tensions between the United Statesand the European Union EU, causing an immediate flight to safety across global markets as investors reassess trade policy and territorial demands.Spot Gold jumped 1.6% to $4,666.11 as of 0551 GMT on Monday, January 19, 2026, after scaling a new all-time high of $4,689.39. In the futures market, United StatesGoldfutures for February delivery advanced 1.7% to $4,671.90 per ounce. Similarly, Spot Silver climbed 3.6% to $93.15 per ounce, having hit its own record high of $94.08 during the session as prices responded to the geopolitical developments.
