Trump’s sudden retreat on Greenland shows that limits still exist
It remains to be seen what lasting damage the episode has done, particularly to how other members of NATO regard and trust the United States.
Last updated: 2026-01-25 11:59:15 ET
It remains to be seen what lasting damage the episode has done, particularly to how other members of NATO regard and trust the United States.
Donald Trump this past week abruptly ditched his plan to invade Greenland — and the head-spinning about-face came thanks to the US bond market.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq had their worst sessions since October following President Trump's threats of Greenland-related tariffs.
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