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Trump backs down from Greenland, but how much damage has been done?

Season 2026 Episode 2

A framework for a deal, or an off-ramp? President Trump backs down after his aggressive efforts to acquire Greenland enraged and insulted allies. What’s in the agreement, and how much damage to America’s most important relationships has already been done? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses that with Carla Sands, Sherri Goodman, Eric Edelman and Matthias Matthijs.

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