Core Viewpoint - International gold prices reached a historic high on January 20, with both New York Mercantile Exchange futures and London spot prices surpassing $4,700 per ounce, driven by tensions in US-EU trade relations and increased demand for safe-haven assets [1][2]. Group 1: Market Reactions - The announcement by the US to impose tariffs on European countries opposing the acquisition of Greenland has led to ongoing financial market volatility, prompting investors to flock to gold as a safe-haven asset [1]. - The US plans to impose a 10% tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland starting February 1, with the rate increasing to 25% from June 1, contingent on negotiations regarding Greenland [1]. - In response, multiple EU countries are considering imposing tariffs on $930 billion worth of US goods or restricting access for US companies to the EU market as retaliation against the US tariffs [1]. Group 2: Additional Factors Influencing Gold Prices - The threat by President Trump to impose a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne, following France's refusal to join a US-led committee for post-war governance in Gaza, has further contributed to the rise in international gold prices [2].
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中国能源报·2026-01-20 12:52