Mo News Trump’s New Greenland Tariffs; Pentagon Preps For Minnesota; Iran Admits Mass Killings; SC Measles Outbreak; How Phones, Netflix Have Changed Movies
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Jan 19, 2026 Tensions rise as Trump threatens 10% tariffs on European allies linked to Greenland, provoking backlash among European leaders. Meanwhile, the Pentagon readies troops in Minnesota amidst protests, while Iran's Supreme Leader admits to thousands of deaths during government crackdowns. A measles outbreak in South Carolina doubles in a week, highlighting vaccination gaps. The impact of streaming on movie storytelling is explored through insights from Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, revealing changes in narrative formats and production economics.
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Tariff Threat Risks Nato Rift
- President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on EU imports and up to 25% on specific countries to pressure Denmark over Greenland.
- European leaders view this as coercion that could fracture NATO and prompt a costly trade retaliation.
Ownership Over Access Drives The Push
- Trump frames Greenland as strategically essential for Arctic geopolitics and missile defense, insisting ownership matters psychologically.
- Denmark and experts argue the U.S. already has extensive access and sovereignty transfer is unnecessary.
Europe Prepares A Trade 'Bazooka'
- Europe is preparing an "anti-coercion" response — the so-called trade bazooka — to target U.S. companies and exports.
- The standoff could escalate economic damage on both sides and complicate Davos talks.