Wall Street sinks as Trump threatens 8 European countries with tariffs over Greenland

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Jan. 20, 2026, 6:01 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 20, 2026, 6:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/20/wall-street-trump-tariff-threats/

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NEW YORK — Stocks slumped on Wall Street Tuesday after President Donald Trump threatened to hit eight European countries with new tariffs as tensions escalate over his attempts to assert American control over Greenland. The losses were widespread, with nearly every sector losing ground. Major index...