Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition US Won’t Rule Out Taking Greenland By Force, Venezuela To Send US Oil, Pubs Fear Last Orders
Jan 7, 2026
John Harney, Bloomberg's Washington, D.C. editor, discusses the U.S. government's potential military interest in Greenland amidst rising tensions with Denmark. Stephen Sapchinsky, Bloomberg's energy correspondent, reveals Venezuela's plan to send 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S. and the implications for global energy markets, including the role of Chevron in exporting Venezuelan oil. The conversation delves into complex geopolitical dynamics and the challenges ahead for U.S. energy investment.
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Greenland Tensions Raise NATO Questions
- The White House refused to rule out using military force to acquire Greenland, escalating tensions with Denmark and Europe.
- Denmark and EU leaders insist on respecting Greenland's territorial integrity and prefer collective Arctic security cooperation.
Venezuela Oil Transfer Framed As Win
- President Trump said Venezuela would send up to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S., worth about $2.8 billion at current prices.
- The White House plans to control sale proceeds and portray the arrangement as benefiting both countries amid US influence efforts in Venezuela.
Coalition Offers Ukraine Reassurance Forces
- Britain and France pledged troops for a reassurance force in Ukraine if a peace deal is reached, reflecting allied security commitments.
- The arrangement signals a shift toward formal security guarantees that include potential deployment on Ukrainian soil.