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Gold Rally, Debt Delusion: Why Washington Isn’t 'Using Gold' to Pay Down US Debt
A viral claim that the US is inflating gold prices to convert bullion into cash to pay down national debt is misleading. US debt management relies on rollovers, tax revenues, Fed liquidity and the dollar's reserve status, while gold holdings serve as strategic backing for the currency rather than a ready source of debt repayment.
Trump’s 100% Tariff Threat Puts Canada Between Washington and Beijing
A tentative Canada–China trade deal to cut tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for restored canola access has prompted President Trump to threaten a 100% U.S. tariff on all Canadian imports. The standoff exposes Canada’s vulnerability to U.S. leverage, China’s growing ambition in the EV market, and the broader strategic contest over trade in North America.
Tariff Brinkmanship: U.S. Threat of 100% Duties Pushes Canada to ‘Buy Domestic’
President Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Canadian goods if Ottawa strikes unspecified deals with other countries, prompting Canada’s prime minister—named in Chinese reports as "Kani"—to urge citizens to buy domestic and accelerate trade diversification. The exchange highlights mounting bilateral tensions, tangible economic vulnerabilities in energy and manufacturing supply chains, and Ottawa’s push to reduce reliance on the U.S. market.
Trump Says NATO Has Agreed Arctic Framework on Greenland, Pauses Feb. 1 Tariffs
President Trump said he and NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte agreed on a framework for Arctic cooperation focused on Greenland and has paused tariffs due February 1. NATO confirmed productive discussions on Arctic security, but concrete details and buy‑in from Denmark and Greenland remain unclear.
Trump Suspends Europe Tariffs After Announcing a ‘Framework’ Deal on Greenland With NATO Link
President Trump announced he will not impose planned tariffs on eight European NATO members after saying he and allied officials reached a ‘‘framework’’ agreement on Greenland. The framework, which remains vague, could involve US mineral rights and participation in a US missile-defence project while negotiators from the administration engage with NATO and allied counterparts.
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.
Gold Rally Sends Chinese Jewelry Prices Above 1,500 yuan as Central Banks Accumulate Reserves
Spot gold has surged in recent sessions, pushing retail gold jewelry prices in China above 1,500 yuan per gram and prompting central-bank accumulation such as Poland’s approved plan to buy up to 150 tonnes. Analysts attribute the rally to renewed trade tensions, questions about Fed independence, reserve diversification by institutional investors, and shifting monetary expectations.
A Transatlantic Test: Greenland, Tariffs and the Strain on NATO’s Foundations
A US threat linking tariffs and territorial demands over Greenland has ignited a transatlantic dispute that tests NATO’s foundational premise: that allies do not coerce one another with force. European states have protested, sent symbolic military contingents to Greenland and accelerated talks about strategic autonomy, raising the prospect that NATO’s character could shift from mutual defence to a more transactional arrangement.
America as a Lever: How a Second Trump Term Is Rewiring Global Order
A second Trump term has transformed U.S. diplomacy into a personalized, transactional enterprise that wields military force, economic coercion and inducements without the usual multilateral scaffolding. While the approach has produced some short-term gains, it risks eroding allied trust, provoking legal controversies, and inviting rivals to exploit institutional gaps.
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.
Denmark Stays Away From Davos as Greenland Dispute Deepens Transatlantic Rift
Denmark will not attend the World Economic Forum in Davos this week amid a dispute sparked by U.S. tariffs tied to President Trump’s demand that the U.S. be allowed to purchase Greenland. European governments have condemned the move as damaging to transatlantic relations, raising the prospect of diplomatic and trade escalation.
EU Emergency Talks Expose Rift Over Response to U.S. Tariff Threats
EU ambassadors held an emergency meeting after U.S. tariff threats tied to the Greenland dispute, but failed to agree on activating the bloc’s strongest countermeasures. A €93 billion tariff list exists as a deterrent, yet internal divisions — notably between France and Italy — left Brussels favoring delay and diplomacy ahead of a possible leaders’ encounter with President Trump at Davos.