Gold, silver hit record highs as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles global markets
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Firstpost19-01-2026, 11:00

Gold, Silver Hit Record Highs Amid Trump's Greenland Tariff Threat, Global Tensions

  • Gold and silver prices surged to new record highs on Monday, driven by increased investor demand for safe-haven assets.
  • The price hike follows U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose additional tariffs on European countries over the control of Greenland.
  • Trump vowed escalating tariffs on European allies until the U.S. is allowed to purchase Greenland, intensifying geopolitical tensions.
  • European Union ambassadors are preparing retaliatory measures while seeking to dissuade Trump from implementing the tariffs.
  • Analysts attribute the metals' rally to geopolitical uncertainties and Trump's tariff threats, impacting global markets and currencies.

Why It Matters: Geopolitical tensions and Trump's tariff threats over Greenland pushed gold and silver to record highs.

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