The possibility of the US taking over Greenland has rapidly become the principal concern of Europeans in the last few days, as EU nations weigh €93bn worth of tariffs in retaliation to the US’s threats. It’s also sparked unease among Europe’s defence founder and VC circles.
European defence founders and VCs weigh in on Trump’s Greenland threats: ‘A serious distraction’
Some VCs believe the US's aggression could benefit pure-play defence startups
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