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This Month’s Exclusive Content

3 European Stocks Built to Shrug Off Tariffs

Author: Dan Schmidt. Posted: 1/28/2026. 

Key Takeaways

• The Trump administration reignited tariff threats to Europe in January over the purchase of Greenland.
• While the Greenland debate seems to have abated, the threat of tariffs on U.S. trading partners isn’t likely to end anytime soon.
• These three European stocks are largely immune to tariffs and can serve as safe havens for capital if these threats return. 

A year into the second Trump administration, the market conversation has centered on tariffs—threats of higher levies on Canada and Mexico, new tariffs aimed at Europe and Asia, and even proposals for worldwide “reciprocal” tariffs have repeatedly rattled markets.

This year began with another round of European tariff threats after Denmark rebuffed an offer to purchase Greenland, and as of late January, South Korea faces 25% tariffs for not approving the 15% tariffs put in place by last year’s trade deal. Everyone caught up now?

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While many tariff threats amount to saber-rattling, the hostility has pushed U.S. trading partners to insulate themselves from unpredictable import tax policies. India and China have been particularlyaggressive in filling the void left by the United States, and comments from U.S. and European officials at last week’s Davos summit indicate this icy relationship isn’t thawing soon. Meanwhile, European stocks continue to outpace U.S. shares, and the gap has widened over the past three months as the S&P 500 has advanced less than 1.5%.

The “Sell America” trade is likely overblown, but international diversification has been a growing trend for several years. With gold and silver reaching new highs, it’s clear investors are spreading capital across borders and asset classes. Recent moves by BlackRock and Vanguard to reallocate funds internationally reinforce this trend and push investors toward global diversification. The best-performing international stocks in 2026 will likely be those with wide moats that can withstand U.S. tariffs.

3 European Stocks Minimally Affected by Tariffs

Europe’s tariff reprieve could be short-lived, especially as the bloc seeks new agreements with other trading partners. One of the best ways to avoid future unpredictability is to invest in European companies that generate revenue outside the United States or in firms that provide products and services likely to be exempt from import taxes.

Below are three stocks available to U.S. investors that fit that bill. (Note: these stocks trade over the counter as American Depositary Receipts, or ADRs. Understand the differences between ADRs and traditional shares before buying.)

Rheinmetall: Primary Beneficiary of Increased Defense Spending in Europe

One of 2025’s biggest winners was German defense contractor Rheinmetall AG (OTCMKTS: RNMBY), up nearly 200% over the last 12 months and roughly 1,800% over five years. We covered Rheinmetall’s breakout last year as the Ukraine war intensified and Germany removed the debt brake that had limited defense spending.

Now that the United States has threatened sovereignty over Greenland, European defense budgets will likely prioritize domestic contractors over U.S. firms like Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT), benefiting companies such as Rheinmetall.

The stock is approaching a key inflection point as the share price nears the 50-day simple moving average (SMA), which served as strong support for most of 2025. Despite some technical volatility, fundamental tailwinds leave Rheinmetall well-positioned to deliver strong gains in 2026.

BT Group: Safe Sector and Strong Dividend

Telecommunications and utility stocks are often viewed as safe havens, and BT Group plc (OTCMKTS: BTGOF) provides mobile and broadband services across the U.K. Unlike many European telecoms, BT’s revenue comes almost entirely from domestic customers, and it exports virtually no products or services to the United States. Consistent revenue, a healthy dividend (about a 4.2% yield), and insulation from trade-war disruption make BT an attractive option; shares are up more than 35% over the past 12 months.

Technicals suggest the share price is consolidating as the 50-day and 200-day SMAs converge. At the same time, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator is turning bullish, implying short-term upside potential.

Veolia: Is a Breakout Imminent After a Year of Sideways Trading?

Sometimes a slow burn produces the best results. You wouldn’t keep watching Severance if they explained every mystery in the first episode; similarly, undervalued international stocks can sit in the bargain bin for years before finally moving higher.

Veolia Environnement SA (OTCMKTS: VEOEY) fits that profile. The firm manages water and waste treatment—critical local services that cannot be easily exported or imported. Veolia’s contracts are typically long-term and indexed to inflation, providing steady income that’s resilient to trade-war shocks. The company also yields about 2.9% and trades at roughly 8 times forward earnings.

After a year of essentially flat trading, Veolia looks poised for a technical breakout in 2026. A bullish wedge pattern—characterized by lower highs and higher lows—has formed on the daily chart. This continuation pattern often precedes the next upward wave of momentum. Veolia is nearing a tipping point in that wedge, and if the pattern confirms, the next leg higher could arrive soon.

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