U.S. and Europe's ties are strong despite Trump's Greenland acquisition push and resulting tariffs.

On January 20, 2026, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that despite tensions over President Donald Trump's push to acquire Greenland, which resulted in 10% tariffs on imports from eight European countries supporting Denmark's sovereignty, U.S.-European relations are "never been closer." While European leaders contemplated retaliatory actions, such as the EU's Anti-Coercion Instrument, Trump cited national security concerns pertaining to China and Russia. Nuuk, Greenland, saw protests, and the territory's leader reiterated his opposition to outside pressure. Speaking at the Davos forum, Trump shared altered photos depicting U.S. control over Greenland and Canada while discussing cooperation with NATO's leader and a planned G-7 meeting in Paris, raising concerns around the world.