Europe, Greenland and Donald Trump
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President Donald Trump appeared to back off his maximalist demand at Davos that the U.S. take ownership of Greenland, moving instead toward a deal.
Europe may have rallied to see off President Donald Trump over Greenland, but its leaders recognise the confrontation is unlikely to be the last in dealings with his increasingly strident version of the United States.
Trump said Wednesday that the "framework" of a deal had been agreed.
Russian officials and media are reacting to President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland with a mix of glee and caution.
European shares fell on Wednesday, deepening a selloff sparked by renewed trade tensions linked to Greenland, casting a shadow on upbeat corporate updates. The pan-European STOXX 600 fell 0.3% by 0950 GMT.
European lawmakers on Wednesday suspended a trade agreement with the United States over tariff threats issued by President Donald Trump as part of his push to acquire Greenland.