Trump Rules Out Force in Greenland and Drops European Tariffs
President Trump ruled out military force for Greenland and canceled tariffs on European allies. The move triggered a global market rally as risk premiums fell.
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President donald trump of the 
US announced at Davos on January 22, 2026, that he has ruled out using military force to seize 
GL and is dropping threatened 10% tariffs against eight countries in the 
EU. During his remarks, donald trump stated that he did not want or need to use force regarding GL, specifically saying I don't have to use force, I don't want to use force, I won't use force. The president further claimed to have secured a deal with NATO that provides complete and permanent U.S. access to the territory of GL, reversing previous high-profile threats that had triggered trade war concerns and high market volatility earlier in the week.
US announced at Davos on January 22, 2026, that he has ruled out using military force to seize GL and is dropping threatened 10% tariffs against eight countries in the EU. During his remarks, donald trump stated that he did not want or need to use force regarding GL, specifically saying I don't have to use force, I don't want to use force, I won't use force. The president further claimed to have secured a deal with NATO that provides complete and permanent U.S. access to the territory of GL, reversing previous high-profile threats that had triggered trade war concerns and high market volatility earlier in the week.Global financial markets responded with a relief rally as geopolitical risk premiums deflated. In Europe, the STOXX 600 index rose by more than 1% following the announcement, while the Euro/US Dollar exchange rate climbed back above $1.17. The currency of 
DK, the Danish crown, remained steady against both the dollar and the euro, as reflected in the US Dollar/Danish Krone pricing. On Wall Street, equities pointed higher on Thursday after experiencing the best single-day performance in two months during the previous session.
DK, the Danish crown, remained steady against both the dollar and the euro, as reflected in the US Dollar/Danish Krone pricing. On Wall Street, equities pointed higher on Thursday after experiencing the best single-day performance in two months during the previous session.
