European markets began the week under pressure on Monday, with the Stoxx 50 falling 1.77%. US stock markets are also expected to see sharp losses on Tuesday after the three-day holiday break.
Investor caution increased after President Donald Trump said over the weekend that several European countries will face fresh tariffs. These tariffs are set at 10% from February 1 and rise to 25% from June, unless an agreement is reached for the United States to buy Greenland.
Trump has become more forceful in his stance on Greenland, arguing that gaining control of the autonomous Danish territory is essential for US national security.
In response, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland have sent military troops to the region. The move appears largely symbolic but seems to have triggered Trump’s response, as he believes these countries are playing a very dangerous game.
For now, European governments remain firm in refusing to sell Greenland and are preparing a coordinated response to the new US tariffs that are due to take effect in about ten days.
Put simply, the trade war has returned in a dramatic way, and financial markets are reacting quickly.
A full-scale trade conflict between the United States and Europe would sharply raise recession risks. That would carry serious consequences for markets, especially given stretched valuations in some sectors and weakening investor confidence in popular themes such as AI.
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