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Trump warns: 'You'll find out' on Greenland takeover

President Donald Trump escalated his push to acquire Greenland at a White House briefing and ahead of Davos, refusing to specify limits and threatening tariffs on reluctant European allies, sparking market turmoil and transatlantic outrage

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25% - Spike in natural gas prices as an Arctic blast and major winter storm approach

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"You'll find out" — President Donald Trump

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