Morning headlines were dominated by an escalating trade war as German editors responded to Donald Trump’s Greenland-related tariff threats. Following days of Arctic tension, outlets like Zeit and FAZ reported on emergency EU sessions, framing the U.S. move as economic extortion. By midday, editorial focus shifted toward a significant tactical retreat: the abrupt withdrawal of Bundeswehr soldiers from Greenland after only two days, a move analyzed by Tagesspiegel and Sueddeutsche as a reaction to Trump’s 'monarchical' pressure. In the afternoon, the narrative transitioned from defense to retaliation. Media outlets across the spectrum reported on a coordinated European response, with France’s President Macron calling for a 'trade bazooka.' By evening, the lead story solidified around a specific figure: the EU’s plan to impose 93 billion euros in counter-tariffs against the U.S. This economic escalation overshadowed domestic reports of a deadly high-speed train crash in Spain and the cancellation of a high-profile visit by the Syrian president.