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How Trump’s Greenland threats could spark a new trade war

How Trump’s Greenland threats could spark a new trade war

Apple News Today
Jan 20, 2026 16 min
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<p>President Trump said his renewed efforts on taking over Greenland are partially tied to him not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. The <a href="https://apple.news/AeQnmlKU_RBCGsawBHB5-IQ">Wall Street Journal</a>&rsquo;s Kim Mackrael joins to discuss how European leaders are responding.</p> <p>Polls show Democrats with a lead over Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. Patrick Marley of the <a href="https://apple.news/AbTs9UB9hSvWjBgL4pgeNeQ">Washington Post</a> explains how Trump is attempting to alter how the midterms are conducted.</p> <p>A proposal for a one-time tax on California&rsquo;s billionaires has spurred infighting amongst Democrats. <a href="https://apple.news/Ahi-sdFanTQWMi-xlO2UyqA">Time</a> reports on the details of the proposed tax, and how billionaires are pushing back.</p> <p>Plus, authorities in Spain say at least 40 are dead after the country&rsquo;s worst rail <a href="https://apple.news/Ab5Yntg04QeKbpeiVbg8WhA">disaster</a> in a decade, Iran&rsquo;s state TV was <a href="https://apple.news/AQYAA39qZRD-x6zolj3AwHA">hacked</a>, and <a href="https://apple.news/AUiVvBGY_SgCTCa4Yv65h9w">remembering</a> the legendary fashion designer Valentino following his death aged 93.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>

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