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Politico: Trump's Greenland Threats Push Europe Towards a 'Divorce' from the US

Published January 19, 2026, 08:12
Politico: Trump's Greenland Threats Push Europe Towards a 'Divorce' from the US

According to Politico, Donald Trump's threats to purchase Greenland and impose tariffs on those who oppose him have pushed Europe towards a relationship crisis with the US, with a 'divorce' now seen as inevitable. European officials describe Trump's behavior as 'crazy' and 'irrational', while expressing fears about the reliability of the US as a trading partner and security ally. Europe is considering the need for a new reality, without American assistance, and a restructuring of the West, which could have significant economic and geopolitical consequences. This shift could limit the US's ability to project power in other regions of the world.