Why Greenland Is at the Center of a Shifting Global Order

A drone view shows a general view of Nuuk, Greenland, January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Marko Djurica President Donald Trump’s pursuit of Greenland for national security purposes rankled allies ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos in January. Trump’s threat of tariffs, coupled with his talk of possible military intervention to acquire the island, prompted sharp pushback

Trump Extends African Free-Trade Agreement Easing Tariff Fears Amid Tensions

President Donald Trump attends a bill signing in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Feb. 3, 2026. Alex Wong/Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump signed a law on Tuesday extending a free-trade agreement for some African nations until the end of the year, Washington’s chief trade negotiator said. U.S. Trade Representative