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Trump Threatens 'Major Retaliation' Against Europe for Selling US Assets

The threat of economic retaliation highlights the potential for trade tensions to escalate.
January 22, 2026 by
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  • Impact Level
    Medium
  • Scope Level
    Regional
  • Last Update
    2026-01-22
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Positive Impacts (1)
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Negative Impacts (11)
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Total impacts: 12 | Positive: 1 | Negative: 11
Event Overview

The threat of economic retaliation highlights the potential for trade tensions to escalate. It underscores the use of economic leverage in international disputes and the readiness to impose consequences on allies for perceived economic aggression.

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Trump Warns of 'Major Retaliation' if Europe Sells US Assets
2026-01-22 21:54

During an interview with Fox at the Davos forum, U.S. President Trump warned that he would take 'major retaliation' if European countries sell American assets in response to tariff threats. Trump stated that the U.S. holds all the cards in this situation.

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