LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Shares of U.S. tech giants ‍fell in Europe on Monday after President Donald Trump’s vow to ‌implement an increasing ‌range of tariffs on European countries until the U.S. is allowed ​to buy Greenland.

Stock markets fell ‍in Asia ​and were ​expected to open lower ‍in Europe, as the news sent nervous investors seeking safety. U.S. shares ‍are closed on Monday for a holiday.

Alphabet shares ‍listed ‍in Frankfurt ​fell 2.4%, ​Nvidia ⁠and Microsoft fell ‌2.2%.

Nasdaq 100 futures were 1.25% lower. NQCV1>

(Reporting by Alun John; Editing by Amanda ⁠Cooper)