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US Treasury Secretary Says It Would Be 'Not Prudent' for Europe to Retaliate

Published January 19, 2026, 21:05
US Treasury Secretary Says It Would Be 'Not Prudent' for Europe to Retaliate

US Treasury Secretary Scott Besent warned European governments not to retaliate if the US takes action regarding Greenland. Besent stated that any reaction from Europe would be 'not at all prudent'. He also urged Europe to have confidence in President Trump's intentions regarding the issue of Greenland, stating that there is 'a lot newer' to consider.