Morning Brew Daily Trump Threatens EU Tariffs Over Greenland & ChatGPT Adds Ads
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Jan 20, 2026 Trump's tariff threats over Greenland spark discussions on potential fallout and economic links between the US and EU. OpenAI plans to introduce ads in ChatGPT, unveiling monetization strategies while balancing privacy. The chat interface could soon feature contextual ads, revolutionizing advertising. A smaller Sphere is set to grace DC, raising local economic hopes. Lastly, Netflix's trend of repetitive plots draws attention, reflecting viewer distractions.
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First Impressions From Davos
- Neil called the Swiss Alps stunning and wants to try cross-country skiing while in Davos.
- Toby described Davos as a distributed event where brands and countries create off-site 'houses' around town.
Greenland Tariff Threat Risks Transatlantic Rupture
- Trump's tariff threat over Greenland risks a full-blown transatlantic trade war and disrupted markets.
- Europe is prepared to retaliate, including blocking a US trade deal and considering heavy economic countermeasures.
Tariff Threats Trigger Market Flight To Safety
- Markets reacted badly to the tariff threat, driving safe-haven assets like gold and silver higher.
- The US and EU economies are deeply intertwined, so trade escalation quickly rattles global investors.