Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — January 20
Jan 20, 2026
Rasmus Jarlov, a Danish MP and chairman of Denmark's Defense Committee, offers insights on Greenland's sovereignty amid rising tensions with President Trump. He discusses Denmark's firm stance against U.S. pressure and the implications for Arctic defense. Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley delves into the significant expansion of executive power under Trump, highlighting historical contexts and the potential impacts on future presidencies. The conversation weaves through geopolitics, trade, and local reactions in Greenland.
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Tariff Threats Risk A Trade War
- Christine Romans warned that renewed tariff threats could escalate into a trade war with reciprocal European retaliation.
- Markets reacted negatively to a 10% tariff announcement tied to Greenland, showing sensitivity to geopolitical trade leverage.
Greenlanders' Strong Rejection On The Ground
- Ellison Barber reported Greenlanders overwhelmingly reject becoming part of the United States and reacted with anger to the idea.
- She cited polling and on-the-ground voices saying 'Greenland is not for sale' and 'we do not want to be Americans.'
Europe Sees Tariffs As Coercion
- European ministers framed U.S. tariff threats over Greenland as coercive and non-trade-related blackmail.
- They vowed to remove tariffs from the table and protect Arctic-security cooperation.