# Can Europe sell America?

An episode of [The Indicator from Planet Money](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1320118593), 27 Jan 2026, 9:31.

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“Sell America.” There’s new talk of how Europe could turn the economic screws on the U.S. after President Trump’s play for Greenland. Selling U.S. Treasury bonds is one way. Another is a legal tool. It’s been called the EU’s bazooka. On today’s show, taking stock of Europe’s financial arsenal. How could America’s largest foreign lender lighten Americans’ wallets? Planet Money wrote a book and is going on tour, come see us: tickets and tour dates here. Related episodes: Davos drama, credit card caps and tariff truths Why Trump resurrected the Monroe Doctrine Lunch with the man who coined TACO For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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