Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 4:00 AM
The article discusses the urgency in Europe to reduce reliance on U.S. technology due to threats from President Trump, highlighting concerns over potential executive orders that could cut off access to essential tech infrastructure.
The Continent’s dependence on America runs deep and belies attempts to replace it with new alliances.
Most governments in Europe seek to de-escalate the confrontation and want to delay the day when they decouple the region’s security and economy from the U.S.
From retaliatory tariffs to the never-before-used “bazooka,” European leaders have a slate to choose from in responding to U.S. threats over Greenland.
J.P. Morgan said the Greenland-related tariffs could trigger a broader negative shift in sentiment as market uncertainty increases.
