CNN 5 Things Greenland Tariffs, Soldiers to Minneapolis, Spain Train Crash and more
Jan 19, 2026
European leaders are reacting to Trump's tariffs linked to his Greenland ambitions, raising eyebrows across the continent. In a show of military readiness, over 1,500 troops are set to be deployed to Minnesota. Meanwhile, Iran's supreme leader admits to thousands of deaths amid ongoing unrest, framing the issue in a political light. A tragic train collision in Spain has claimed dozens of lives, sparking an investigation. Plus, joining Trump's controversial 'Board of Peace' for Gaza comes with a staggering billion-dollar price tag.
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Tariffs Threaten Wide Economic Retaliation
- President Trump announced tariffs up to 25% on goods from European countries that don't support his Greenland initiative.
- EU leaders discussed retaliatory measures including blocking US-EU trade benefits and a broad "trade bazooka."
Troops Stand Ready For Minneapolis
- The Pentagon ordered 1,500 active-duty soldiers to prepare for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid protests.
- The deployment was described as imminent by a Trump administration source, though not guaranteed.
Iran Acknowledges Heavy Protest Deaths
- Iran's supreme leader acknowledged thousands died during recent unrest but blamed President Trump rather than security forces.
- Human rights groups report over 3,600 deaths, a figure CNN could not independently verify.
