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Brussels Convenes Emergency Summit as EU Grapples with US Rhetoric on Greenland
EU leaders convened an emergency summit in Brussels on January 22 to coordinate a response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about Greenland made at Davos and related statements. The meeting underlines growing European sensitivity to unilateral U.S. rhetoric on geopolitically sensitive issues and could accelerate EU measures to bolster Arctic policy, regional partnerships, and transatlantic diplomacy.
At Davos China Sells Itself as the Calm, Reliable Alternative to an Unpredictable America
At Davos, Vice‑Premier He Lifeng framed China as a sober, reliable partner committed to multilateralism and free trade, positioning Beijing against an assertive, unpredictable American posture. The move aims to win over investors and hesitant allies, but its lasting success depends on concrete policy shifts that address market access and geopolitical anxieties.
Macron Seeks Chinese Investment — EU’s New ‘High‑Risk’ Rules Make the Welcome Highly Conditional
Emmanuel Macron urged Europe to attract more Chinese direct investment at Davos, but the European Commission simultaneously proposed new rules to exclude equipment from suppliers in “high‑risk” countries from critical sectors. The juxtaposition highlights a growing gap between Europe's stated desire for Chinese capital and its security‑driven regulatory posture, which risks keeping investment conditional and limited.
Trump Declares Greenland Bid 'Irreversible' as Europe Mobilises Against U.S. Pressure
President Trump declared the U.S. pursuit of Greenland "irreversible," refusing to rule out force and threatening tariffs on European countries that oppose the acquisition. The remarks provoked swift condemnation from European leaders, prompted an EU emergency summit and raised questions about NATO cohesion, Arctic security, and the use of economic coercion in foreign policy.
Europe's Mixed Response to U.S. Move on Greenland and Threatened Tariffs Signals Strain in Western Alliance
Europe responded to recent U.S. moves on Greenland and threats of tariffs with a mix of conciliatory diplomacy and firmer measures to protect sovereignty and economic interests. The episode highlights growing European strategic autonomy, the geopolitics of the Arctic and risks to transatlantic cohesion.
Transatlantic Showdown: EU Weighs €93bn Retaliation as Greenland Dispute Escalates
A US push for Greenland and associated tariff threats have prompted the EU to consider a sweeping €93 billion retaliation and to revive a proposed “anti‑coercion” mechanism. Europe seeks to deter Washington’s pressure while avoiding a damaging trade war and managing internal divisions and NATO dependencies.
Brinkmanship in Brussels: EU Weighs Tariffs on €93bn of US Goods as Greenland Dispute Escalates
The EU is debating reactivating a €93bn list of punitive tariffs and possibly using an anti‑coercion mechanism in response to US threats tied to Greenland. Officials hope the threat of retaliation will strengthen Europe's bargaining position at Davos and generate domestic US pressure to reverse Washington's move.
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Eight European States Until U.S. ‘Buys’ Greenland, Sparking Transatlantic Alarm
President Trump has announced tariffs of 10% rising to 25% on goods from eight European countries until the U.S. secures a deal to buy Greenland, prompting unified condemnation from European leaders and plans in Brussels to use legal and policy tools in response. The move raises the stakes for transatlantic ties, Arctic security and global trade governance.
Brussels Moves to Ban Huawei and ZTE Gear from EU Networks, Pushing a Fraught Tech‑Sovereignty Agenda
The European Commission is preparing a draft cybersecurity law to make exclusion of so‑called "high‑risk" suppliers—targeting Huawei, ZTE and other Chinese vendors—mandatory across the EU. The proposal seeks to replace a voluntary 2020 framework with binding rules, but faces legal, economic and political hurdles including heavy reliance on Chinese-made solar panels and resistance from telecom operators and some member states.