European equity markets were set to open lower on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session as US President Donald Trump stepped up rhetoric over his threat to acquire Greenland. Trump said he would “100%” proceed with imposing tariffs on European nations if his demands are not met, while declining to rule out the use of force. European Union leaders are scheduled to hold an emergency meeting in Brussels on Thursday to coordinate a response, while Trump is expected to meet with various groups to discuss Greenland at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday. On Monday, European stocks suffered their biggest daily decline in two months as the dispute escalated, with automakers and luxury goods firms leading losses, while some defense stocks advanced. In premarket trade, Euro Stoxx 50 and Stoxx 600 futures were each down at least 0.1%.
