Trump's Greenland Retreat: "Taco" Moment or Strategic Shift?

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Firstpost•22-01-2026, 14:32
Trump's Greenland Retreat: "Taco" Moment or Strategic Shift?
- •President Trump abruptly abandoned tariff threats against European allies and ruled out military force for Greenland, capping a turbulent episode.
- •The incident, culminating at the World Economic Forum in Davos, exposed NATO fractures and highlighted Trump's volatile negotiating style.
- •Critics and market analysts label Trump's pattern of issuing ultimatums and then retreating as "Taco" (Trump Always Chickens Out).
- •Trump initially linked tariffs to his demand for Greenland, citing Arctic security against Russia and China, despite existing US military presence.
- •A potential compromise involves Denmark and NATO expanding the American military footprint on Greenland, though details remain unclear.
Why It Matters: Trump's reversal on Greenland tariffs and military action sparks debate over his "Taco" negotiating style.
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