Reuters World News Minnesota, Greenland, Davos and China
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Jan 19, 2026 Mark John, the Reuters Europe economics editor, shares insights on the World Economic Forum in Davos, discussing how Trump's agenda is shaping global economic partnerships. He also highlights the EU's efforts to counteract Trump's Greenland tariffs and the potential diplomatic fallout. Meanwhile, China is implementing new pro-birth policies to tackle its declining birth rate, aiming to incentivize marriage and family growth. The episode touches on pressing global issues, including a deadly train crash in Spain that raises safety concerns.
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Troops On Standby Raise Legal Risks
- The Pentagon put about 1,500 soldiers in Alaska on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota amid anti-ICE protests.
- Deploying troops under the Insurrection Act could escalate tensions and raises major legal and civil-rights concerns.
Chaotic ICE Raid Galvanizes Protests
- In St. Paul, crowds honked and shouted as ICE agents stormed a home and pulled a man into the snowy street.
- Anti-ICE demonstrators have rallied since an ICE officer shot Renee Good earlier this month.
EU Balances Dialogue With Deterrence
- EU diplomats prefer diplomacy to head off a tariff fight over Greenland but are preparing retaliatory measures.
- The bloc may use tariffs or its anti-coercion instrument to push back if the US applies economic pressure.