Tariff Threats Over Greenland Escalate Tensions; Feds Probe Partner Linked To Renee Good Shooting — Weekend Rundown

U.S.-Europe Tensions Mount Over Greenland Tariff Threats; Minneapolis Shooting Prompts Federal Probe

Greenland Push and Tariff Threat

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended a proposed tariff package targeting eight European nations that have opposed President Donald Trump’s bid to buy Greenland, telling NBC News’ "Meet the Press" the measure is intended to avert a potential future "national emergency." According to the proposal, the United States would impose a 10% tariff on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland — escalating to 25% if a Greenland purchase deal is not reached by June 1.

European Council President António Costa said he would convene "an extraordinary meeting of the European Council in the coming days" in response to the announcement. The tariff threat represents the latest escalation in frictions between the U.S. and several close allies and could, if taken to extremes, undermine roughly 70 years of stability and security cooperation in the Atlantic under NATO.

European leaders — long wary of direct confrontation with the U.S. president — have shown signs of impatience and growing unity in defending Denmark’s territory and rejecting what they view as an unacceptable escalation. In Copenhagen, an estimated 10,000 demonstrators rallied Saturday under the slogan "Make America Go Away" to protest Trump’s interest in Greenland.

Strategic and Resource Concerns

Observers note that Greenland’s rare-earth minerals are increasingly valuable in the global race for advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence. Still, experts caution that the technical, environmental and geopolitical challenges of mining Greenland’s resources could outweigh the benefits.

Minneapolis Shooting and Federal Inquiry

Federal investigators are examining the partner of Renee Nicole Good to determine whether she may have impeded a federal officer moments before Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Officer Jonathan Ross fired into and killed Good during an immigration operation in Minneapolis, according to two people familiar with the inquiry who spoke with NBC News.

Sources said the federal probe has increasingly focused on Becca Good’s actions and any possible ties to activist groups, while also reviewing Ross’s decision to shoot into the vehicle. The fatal encounter has sparked protests in Minneapolis and renewed calls for accountability in immigration enforcement; officials say at least 10 other shootings involving immigration officers have occurred since September.

Separately, a pro-ICE rally outside Minneapolis City Hall drew attention after a right-wing provocateur — previously pardoned for charges tied to the Jan. 6 attack — reported being stabbed. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called the idea of deploying the military to his city under the Insurrection Act "a shocking step."

Local Responses and Politics

Parents and community members in Minneapolis are taking grassroots steps to monitor ICE activity near schools, using walkie-talkies, Signal group chats and whistles to alert neighbors. Meanwhile, Republicans view Minnesota — a state where they have not won a statewide race in two decades — as a possible opening for the 2026 cycle, though party strategists acknowledge significant challenges remain.

Sports and National Roundup

In the NFL playoffs, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix suffered a season-ending fracture to his right ankle late in Denver’s 33-30 overtime win against the Buffalo Bills; Jarrett Stidham will start for the AFC’s top seed in the conference championship game. Bills quarterback Josh Allen, visibly emotional after the loss, said, "It’s extremely difficult. I feel like I let my teammates down tonight." Other playoff results: Seattle routed San Francisco 41-6; New England defeated Houston 28-16; and the Los Angeles Rams beat the Chicago Bears 20-17 in overtime.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, left, hugs Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen after their NFL playoff game Saturday in Denver. (Bart Young / AP)(Bart Young)

Global Headlines

• The U.S. military reported it killed a leader of an Al Qaeda affiliate linked to a recent ISIS shooting that killed Americans in Syria.

• Multiple Labor Department staffers have been placed on leave amid an internal probe into alleged misconduct by Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, sources told NBC News.

• The White House acknowledged that President Trump’s pardon of former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced did not cover all pending criminal cases; officials said a correction is planned.

International Incidents and Human Interest

• Spain: At least 21 people were killed and dozens injured after two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain.

• Chile: Wildfires across central and southern Chile have killed at least 15 people, scorched thousands of acres and destroyed numerous homes.

• China: A viral app called "Are You Dead?" has gained popularity among young people living alone; it functions as a digital check-in and alerts an emergency contact if a user fails to confirm they are safe for several days.

• NASA rolled out a 322-foot rocket as part of preparations for a planned mission to send four astronauts around the moon.

Notable Human Stories

• Former child actor Kianna Underwood, who appeared on Nickelodeon’s "All That," was killed in a hit-and-run in New York City at age 33.

• Tennis legend Venus Williams, 45, became the oldest woman to compete in the Australian Open singles main draw in recent history, falling in the first round to Olga Danilovic.

This article was originally published on NBCNews.com and has been edited for clarity, structure and style.