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European Markets Rally After Trump's Greenland 'U-Turn'

Published January 22, 2026, 09:19
European Markets Rally After Trump's Greenland 'U-Turn'

European stock markets are experiencing a surge, with gains exceeding 1%, following statements by Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos regarding Greenland. Trump announced a "framework for a future agreement" with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, pledging not to impose higher tariffs on European allies. This agreement encompasses cooperation on the Golden Dome missile defense system and access to Greenland's mineral resources. The initial threatening stance of Trump regarding the acquisition of Greenland had raised concerns about the future of NATO and led to a decline in defense stocks. Simultaneously, the ratification process of the EU-US trade deal remains pending, having been frozen in the European Parliament. Finally, gold is retreating, while the dollar is strengthening against the euro and the Swiss franc after Trump's remarks.