Trump's Greenland "Four-Day Show"

Sunday: Trump Threatens to Impose Taxes

1. On January 17 local time, Trump threatened to impose tariffs on the eight European countries opposing U.S. control over Greenland, effective February 1, with tariffs increasing to 25% on June 1 and continuing until the U.S. reaches a purchase agreement for Greenland.

Monday: U.S. Stock Market Closed, Precious Metals Hit New Highs

1. The European Union stated it is prepared to take countermeasures, including possibly imposing tariffs worth 93 billion euros on the U.S., or using the "anti-coercion tools" that have not yet been utilized.

2. Trump refused to disclose whether he would use force to seize Greenland, stating, "No comment."

Tuesday: "Sell America" Trades Dominate the Market, Gold Surpasses 4700

1. U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin expressed confidence in resolving the Greenland dispute, downplaying concerns about the U.S.-EU trade war, while denying market speculation that European governments might sell U.S. debt.

2. Greenland is just an appetizer; Trump's next target is Canada.

3. After Macron refused to join the Gaza Peace Committee, Trump announced a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne.

4. Trump edited a picture to include Greenland, Canada, and Venezuela into the U.S. map.

5. Denmark's pension fund Akademiker Pension announced it would liquidate its U.S. Treasury holdings.

6. The European Parliament has frozen the approval process for the U.S.-EU trade agreement.

First Half of Wednesday: Trump Doesn't Soften His Stance, U.S. Assets Continue to Be Sold Off, Gold Exceeds 4800

1. U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin stated that he is not worried about U.S. debt sell-off issues, as his Japanese counterpart will step in.

2. Sweden's largest pension fund Alecta has sold off the vast majority of its U.S. Treasury holdings.

Second Half of Wednesday: "TACO" Returns, Precious Metals Retreat from Highs

1. Trump made a significant statement at Davos: he will not use force to seize Greenland and is seeking negotiations; the stock market's decline yesterday was due to Greenland, and the decline means nothing, it will double.

2. The European Parliament announced an indefinite freeze on the review of the U.S.-EU trade agreement.

3. On the 21st local time, Trump posted after the Davos Forum that he has established a framework for a future agreement regarding Greenland and will not impose the tariffs originally set to take effect on February 1.

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