Consider This from NPR Trump is escalating European tensions. What are the consequences?
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Jan 21, 2026 
Willem Marx, a journalist covering the World Economic Forum in Davos, shares firsthand insights on European reactions to the Trump administration. Scott Horsley, NPR's chief economics correspondent, breaks down how escalating tariffs on NATO allies could adversely affect American businesses while Mara Liasson examines the political fallout of Trump's approach, threatening multilateralism. Together, they discuss the intersection of international relations and domestic economic concerns, highlighting how Trump's strategies create uncertainty for both global leaders and American voters.
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Greenland Push Raises Geopolitical Stakes
- President Trump is escalating tensions by pushing to acquire Greenland and threatening tariffs on NATO allies.
- That posture risks creating an international crisis and undermining transatlantic cooperation.
Macron's Davos Warning
- At Davos Emmanuel Macron warned of a shift toward a world without rules and accused the U.S. of trying to weaken Europe.
- Willem Marx reports that European leaders responded with calls for multilateralism and collective action.
Tariffs Shift Costs Homeward
- Tariffs have increased federal revenue but the economic burden largely falls on American consumers.
- New European retaliation to Greenland-linked tariffs could trigger renewed market volatility and a trade war.