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European shares fell sharply on Monday as fresh tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump rattled global markets, reigniting trade tensions and casting uncertainty over previously reached agreements. The renewed pressure on European equities comes at a sensitive time, with investors closely watching corporate earnings and geopolitical developments.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index dropped 1.3%, marking a gloomy start to a pivotal week that also includes the World Economic Forum in Davos. Market participants are looking to the Davos discussions for signals on trade policy, tariffs, and the broader geopolitical outlook, all of which are increasingly influencing alleviating risk appetite.
Major European stock markets recorded notable losses. France’s CAC 40 slid 1.8%, Germany’s DAX fell 1.4%, and the UK’s FTSE 100 declined 0.4%. The downturn reflects growing investor anxiety following Trump’s statement that the United States could impose additional tariffs on several European nations unless Washington is allowed to purchase Greenland.
According to Trump, a new 10% tariff would take effect on February 1 on goods imported from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, and Britain. He further warned that these tariffs would increase to 25% starting June 1 if no agreement is reached. The announcement has heightened fears of a renewed trade war between the U.S. and Europe, reversing progress made earlier in the year.
European officials have reacted strongly, holding discussions on how to deter potential U.S. actions while simultaneously preparing possible countermeasures. The situation underscores how tariffs continue to be used as a powerful political tool by the U.S. administration, even against long-standing allies and countries with existing trade deals.
ING economists noted that the justification for higher tariffs has become increasingly political rather than economic, especially compared with the first half of 2025. This shift adds another layer of uncertainty for global markets already grappling with inflation concerns, slowing growth, and geopolitical risks.
U.S. financial markets were closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, leaving European investors to react independently to the latest developments. As trade tensions resurface, volatility in European stocks is likely to remain elevated in the near term.
