Trump, the EU and Greenland: What’s Next on Trade Policy?

Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 10 – 10:45AM ET

Donald Trump’s new tariffs against eight European countries, the latest move in his effort to take over Greenland, are roiling a transatlantic relationship already under strain. European Union leaders are preparing to fight back, with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen promising an “unflinching” response and EU leaders readying powerful trade tools to push back against the White House.

As EU leaders huddle Thursday evening in Brussels to plot their next steps, what options do both Brussels and Washington have on the table — and how could these new escalations reshape the trade landscape for both the US and the EU? Please join us for an in-depth discussion with POLITICO reporters covering these developments on both sides of the Atlantic.