Amid rising geopolitical tensions, discussions have surfaced about potential economic countermeasures by European NATO nations, Canada, and China, particularly regarding US Treasury securities. Authored by : Samannay Biswas Updated Jan 13, 2026, 13:34 IST In an era of heightened geopolitical tensions, including US threats over territories such as Greenland, discussions have emerged around potential economic countermeasures by European NATO countries, Canada, and even China. While direct military conflict remains unlikely, a hypothetical scenario in which these nations coordinate a mass sell-off of US Treasury securities could inflict severe damage on the American economy, potentially running into trillions of dollars. This...