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[Eight European countries collectively oppose the tariffs imposed by the United States and Canada]1. Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson issued a written statement, saying, "We will not be blackmailed. Only Denmark and Greenland can decide issues involving Denmark and Greenland."2. Danish Foreign Minister Rasmussen called the tariff policy announced by US President Trump "surprising" and said that Denmark is maintaining close dialogue with the EU. Danish Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Poulsen issued a statement on social media, saying, "Trump's threats to Denmark, Greenland and our NATO allies are completely unacceptable."3. Norwegian Prime Minister Steller posted on social media that there should be no threats between allies. He said, "Norway's position is firm: Greenland is part of Denmark. Norway fully supports Danish sovereignty." 4. French President Macron said on social media that Trump’s tariff threat after France supported Greenland was “unacceptable.” 5. German government spokesman Stefan Cornelius said, "The German government has taken note of the US President's remarks and is consulting closely with its European partners. We will jointly decide on appropriate response measures at the appropriate time." 6. British Prime Minister Starmer issued a statement saying that the United States' threat to impose tariffs on many European countries is "completely wrong." 7. Dutch Foreign Minister Van Wel posted on social media that the Netherlands has taken note of US President Trump’s statement on tariffs. The Netherlands is in close contact with the European Commission and partners to discuss response measures. 8. Finnish President Alexander Stubb posted on social media that problems between allies should be resolved through dialogue rather than pressure. "Tariffs will damage the transatlantic relationship and could lead to a deterioration in the relationship," he said.

The chairman of the German automobile lobby VDA said that the cost of the tariffs threatened by US President Trump will be huge.

According to AFP: Canadian Prime Minister Carney has received an invitation from US President Trump to join the Gaza Strip Peace Council, and he plans to accept the invitation.

According to Syrian security sources and Turkish defense sources, U.S.-led coalition warplanes flew over northern Syria, where fighting was taking place between Syrian government forces and Kurdish forces.

According to CNN: The Trump administration has quietly abandoned plans to merge the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives into the Drug Enforcement Administration after objections from gun rights and gun control groups.

The Turkish Presidential Office said that US President Trump sent a letter inviting Turkish President Erdogan to become a founding member of the Gaza Peace Council.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Those linked to Israel and the United States have caused massive damage and killed thousands during protests.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Iran holds US President Trump responsible for the casualties, losses and defamation caused to Iranians during the protests.

Russian Ministry of Defense: Russian troops have taken control of Priluki in the Zaporozhye region of Ukraine.

Fed Vice Chairman Jefferson: Regarding labor supply, immigration policy has slowed down the overall growth of the labor force.

Fed Vice Chairman Jefferson: The labor market is slowing as the overall economic environment becomes more uncertain.

U.S. stocks closed with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing down 0.17%, the S&P 500 Index closing down 0.06%, and the Nasdaq Composite Index closing down 0.06%. Novo Nordisk (NVO.N) closed up 9%, Micron Technology (MU.O) closed up 7.7%, Advanced Micro Devices closed up 1.7%, and Cordair Mining closed up 6%. The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index closed down 1.15%.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): COMEX copper speculators reduced their net long positions by 4,721 lots to 62,175 lots in the week ended January 13.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): CBOT soybean speculators held a net short position of 16,388 lots in the week ended January 13, a decrease of 38,287 lots during the week.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): CBOT corn speculators’ net short position increased by 75,221 lots to 201,335 lots in the week ended January 13.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): The net short position of CBOT wheat speculators decreased by 4,073 lots to 105,576 lots in the week ended January 13.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): The net short position of ICE cotton speculators decreased by 454 lots to 50,638 lots in the week ended January 13.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): In the week ended January 13, the net short position of ICE sugar speculators increased by 10,433 contracts to 181,188 contracts.

Fed Vice Chairman Jefferson: The current policy stance puts us in a good position to determine the magnitude and timing of adjustments to policy rates.

Fed Vice Chairman Jefferson: He does not want to prejudge the January interest rate decision.