President Trump’s use of tariffs to annex territory is the logical endpoint of his belief in exploiting American economic leverage, WSJ’s @greg_ip writes

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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The article discusses President Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland and his threat to impose additional tariffs on several European countries, highlighting the ongoing trade tensions as EU leaders meet to address the situation.

Story Timeline: Trump's Push to Acquire Greenland and Global Reactions

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President Trump’s threatened 10% tariffs on several European allies in an effort to pressure Denmark into selling Greenland to the U.S. would likely hit a range of luxury and specialty goods.

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