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US Treasury secretary decries Europe's 'anger' over tariff threat

US President Donald Trump will appear on Wednesday with other high-profile government and business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, a day after the elite event produced contentious statements and economic threats arising from tensions between the US and Europe. Nearly 3,000 high-level participants from 130 countries, plus an untold number of activists and observers, are expected to converge on the annual event scheduled to last through Friday for dialogue, debate and deal-making in the Alpine resort. Trump's third visit as president comes as US allies worry about his ambition to take over Greenland, while Latin America grapples with his efforts to seize Venezuela's oil. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday called Trump's planned new tariffs on eight of its countries over Greenland a mistake and questioned Trump's trustworthiness. French President Emmanuel Macron said the EU could retaliate by deploying one of its most powerful ...

Shifting global dynamics: Europe seeks new partners, India must act

Speaking at the WEF on Tuesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen laid out a European response that focused on building 'a new form of independence' from the US

US, Europe to find way out of Greenland dispute: American Treasury chief

Bessent played down fears of escalation after Donald Trump announced tariffs on imports from European allies that oppose US control of Greenland

US-Europe have 'never been closer', says Bessent despite Greenland crisis

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said America's relations with Europe remain strong and urged trading partners to take a deep breath and let tensions driven by the Trump administration's new tariff threats over Greenland play out. I think our relations have never been closer, he said, speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. On Saturday, Trump announced a 10 per cent import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations that have rallied around Denmark in the wake of his stepped up calls for the United States to take over the semi-autonomous territory of Greenland. Trump has insisted the US needs the territory for security reasons against possible threats from China and Russia.

Trump shrugs off EU resistance, presses Greenland claim ahead of WEF

Trump brushed aside EU resistance on Greenland, confirmed a call with Nato's Mark Rutte and raised the prospect of tariffs, testing European unity ahead of Davos

European leaders question US security as trust fades a year into Trump 2.0

Intimidation," threats and blackmail are just some of the terms being used by European Union leaders to describe US President Donald Trump's warning that he will slap new tariffs on nations opposing American control of Greenland. European language has hardened since Trump returned to the White House 12 months ago. Now it's in reaction to the previously unthinkable idea that NATO's most powerful member would threaten to seize the territory of another ally. Trade retaliation is likely should Trump make good on his tariff announcement. A year into Trump 2.0, Europe's faith in the strength of the transatlantic bond is fading fast. For some, it's already disappeared. The flattery of past months has not worked and tactics are evolving as the Europeans try to manage threats from an old ally just as they confront the threat of an increasingly hostile Russia. Trump's first term brought NATO to the brink of collapse. I feared that NATO was about to stop functioning, former Secretary-General

Nobel prize not govt's call: Norway PM replies to Trump's Greenland threat

Norway's PM Jonas Gahr Store has clarified that the government plays no role in the Nobel Peace Prize, and decisions are made by an independent committee after Trump linked the snub to Greenland

Trump has an offramp on Greenland, but shows no interest in taking it

The strategic importance of Greenland is growing, and Nato has underinvested in Arctic security, but President Trump, intent on ownership, is rebuffing deals with Europe to solve the problem

Bitcoin drops below $92K as Trump's EU tariffs weigh on risk assets

Trump said over the weekend that he would impose a 10 per cent tariff on goods from 8 European nations starting Feb 1, rising to 25 per cent in June unless there's a deal for a 'purchase of Greenland'

Trump must take Greenland as Europe too 'weak' to ensure security: Bessent

Trump's latest salvo to wrest control of Greenland from Denmark - a Nato ally and EU member - slaps a 10 per cent tariff on goods from eight European countries on Feb 1, rising to 25 per cent in June

Trump to levy 10% tariffs on European allies amid push to acquire Greenland

Trump argued that the United States had long subsidised Denmark and other European countries by not imposing tariffs and said it was now time for Denmark to "give back"

'Fundamental disagreement' over Greenland after US talks: Danish official

Denmark's foreign minister said Wednesday that a fundamental disagreement over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after talks in Washington with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. But the two sides agreed to create a working group to discuss ways to work through differences as Trump continues to call for a US takeover of Denmark's Arctic territory of Greenland. Trump is trying to make the case that NATO should help the US acquire the world's largest island and says anything less than it being under American control is unacceptable. Denmark has announced plans to boost the country's military presence in the Arctic and North Atlantic as Trump tries to justify his calls for a US takeover of the vast territory by repeatedly claiming that China and Russia have their designs on Greenland. Denmark is ready to explore what is doable' on Greenland, even amid disagreements with the US Leaders from Denmark and Greenland say they don't agree with Trump on t

US looks to take over Greenland in 'weeks or months', says Trump aide

Senior US official claims swift movement is possible on Greenland, but the island's leader and Denmark have firmly rejected any takeover, stressing sovereignty amid Arctic tensions

Greenland rules out joining US, backs union with Denmark amid tensions

Nielsen's remarks come ahead of a high-stakes meeting of Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Vice President JD Vance in Washington on Wednesday

Want to work remotely from Europe? Bulgaria unveils new digital nomad visa

From freelancers to company founders, Bulgaria's new digital nomad visa offers a fresh Schengen-based option for non-EU remote workers

FTA: India, EU should find convergence on sustainability chapter, NTBs

The two sides need to move little beyond their defined negotiating stance on investment treaty, subjects like agriculture, digital trade, IPR and ensure conclusion of the much awaited trade agreement

Trump weighs $10k-$100k payouts to Greenlanders in US takeover bid

Trump administration is weighing cash payments to Greenlanders and other options, including military force and free association deals, as it intensifies efforts to pull the Arctic island away from Den

India, Europe can bring stability into global economy, politics: Jaishankar

India is strengthening its relationship with Europe and both sides can bring more stability into the international economy and global politics, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday. His remarks, after holding talks with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris, came in the face of a factitious geopolitical environment, including global concerns over the way the United States has carried out a military operation in Venezuela to capture President Nicolas Maduro. The external affairs minister said Europe is an important player in global politics and it is necessary that India strengthens its relationship with it. "I think it was a very conscious choice. It was a choice which reflected our belief that this relationship with Europe is really poised to grow, grow to the next level," Jaishankar said at a media briefing when asked why he was in Europe. The comments also came amid New Delhi's frosty ties with the US after President Donald Trump slapped a whoppin

European allies craft response plan should US act on Greenland move

A US military seizure of Greenland from a longtime ally, Denmark, would send shock waves through the NATO alliance and deepen the divide between Trump and European leaders