US President Donald Trump has intensified his efforts to assert control over Greenland and influence Middle East policy, employing artificial intelligence tools, leaked communications, and tariff threats. Trump insists there is “no going back” on acquiring Greenland, citing national security concerns related to China and Russia.
As per a report in Hindustan Times.
Trump has posted AI-generated images depicting US dominance over Greenland and Canada and leaked private messages from French President Emmanuel Macron, who expressed confusion over the US stance. The administration announced tariffs ranging from 10% to 25% on imports from eight European countries supporting Denmark’s refusal to negotiate Greenland’s sale, linking the tariffs to European troop deployments on the island.
The president’s push extends to Gaza, where he has clashed with Macron over France’s reluctance to join a US-led “Board of Peace” initiative, threatening a 200% tariff on French wines and champagnes. The board requires member nations to contribute $1 billion after three years, with invitations extended to over 60 countries including India, Pakistan, and Russia.
In the UK, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey condemned Trump’s actions as “international gangster” behavior, accusing him of undermining NATO and threatening European allies with damaging tariffs. Davey criticized the UK’s approach to Trump as ineffective and warned that only Russia and China benefit from the resulting instability.
As the February tariff deadline nears, the European Union is preparing a 93-billion euro countermeasure and considering the use of the Anti-Coercion Instrument to impose sanctions and restrict investments. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the situation as indicative of a “new independent Europe.” Meanwhile, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed tensions at the World Economic Forum in Davos, urging allies to remain calm and asserting close relations with the US.
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