This is Brian Lair's Daily Politics podcast from WNYC Studios.

It's Tuesday, January 20th.

I'm Amina Serna, sitting in for Brian today.

We begin with President Donald Trump's ongoing attempt and recent escalation

to acquire Greenland. Over the weekend, Trump has said the U.S. will impose additional tariffs

on eight European countries until the U.S. has had a deal to acquire Greenland. Trump proposed

a 10% tariff starting February 1st, which he says he will

raise to 25% in June if Europe doesn't capitulate. Those countries are all members of NATO

and have said they stand with NATO member Denmark and its autonomous territory, Greenland.

And in multiple social media posts overnight, Trump shared private messages from world leaders,

including one from French President Emmanuel Macron that reads,

I do not understand what you're doing on Greenland.

President Trump is expected to leave for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland this afternoon.

He's scheduled to speak tomorrow.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant is already in Davos, and today he seemed to issue a warning to European leaders.

The worst thing countries can do is escalate against the United States.

Trump is repeatedly said taking control of Greenland is vital for U.S. national security,

frequently citing concerns about Russia and China's Arctic influence.

He has suggested purchasing Greenland, which is not for sale.

And the White House declared in a statement that using the military to annex Greenland, which is not for sale, and the White House declared in a statement that

using the military to annex Greenland is, quote, always an option. According to a recent

U-Gov poll, about three-quarters of Americans opposed taking Greenland with military force,

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