Europe seeks to reduce reliance on US for energy over Trump pressure on Greenland

Published February 1, 2026 5:00am ET



The European Union is growing concerned with its increased reliance on the United States for energy resources such as natural gas, as the Trump administration seeks to expand its influence in the Western Hemisphere and acquire Greenland

European Commission for Energy Dan Jorgensen said earlier this week that President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign on the bloc over Greenland has been a “clear wake-up call” for EU officials, forcing them to reassess their trade ties with the U.S. 

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