65 m. ago Bitcoin price tumbles as Trump tariff threats push investors to safe havens

European currencies also rose against the dollar after Trump announced sweeping import tariffs

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2 h. ago EU prepared to respond to Trump’s Greenland tariff threats but hope to deescalate at Davos – Europe live

German chancellor Friedrich Merz says that Trump repeatedly threatens tariffs and often implements them, but sometimes you can talk him out of following through.Donald Trump links threats to seize Greenland to Nobel prize snubIn a nod to Trump’s efforts on Ukraine, Starmer says he recognises the US president’s role in pushing for ceasefire there – as he says “we will work closely with the United States, Ukraine and our other allies to apply pressure where it belongs: on Putin.”In his strongest criticism of Trump yet, Starmer goes on to say:A trade war is in no one’s interest, and my job is always to act in the UK’s national interest. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Rachel Reeves pulls out of London Stock Exchange event as Donald Trump's tariff threats send markets tumbling... after Chancellor had been due to hail 'new golden age' for City

The Chancellor cancelled her appearance at an event celebrating the recent record performance of the FTSE100 after Donald Trump sparked a fresh crisis.

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3 h. ago Could the King cancel his visit to the US over Trump’s tariff threats?

Sir Keir Starmer has stressed importance of UK working with US on matters of security, which requires a ‘good relationship’

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4 h. ago Panicking EU leaders to hold emergency Greenland summit after Trump's trade war threat: Live updates

EU leaders will hold an emergency summit on Greenland following US President Donald Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on EU countries.

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4 h. ago Reeves pulls out of event celebrating City amid Trump tariff threats

Top indexes in the UK, France and Germany were down sharply on Monday morning, while gold prices rose to hit a fresh record high.

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4 h. ago Gold and silver soar to record highs amid Trump tariff threat

It comes after Donald Trump threatened 10 per cent tariffs on eight European countries in a bid to buy Greenland

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5 h. ago Voices: ‘No quick fix’: Readers split on whether Trump’s Greenland threat is a catalyst for rejoining the EU

Our community is divided over analysis from world affairs editor Sam Kiley, which suggested Donald Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland should prompt the UK to rethink its relationship with the EU

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5 h. ago 9 bombshells as Keir Starmer hits back at Trump in emergency press conference

Keir Starmer faced down Donald Trump's tariff threats over Greenland at an emergency Downing Street press conference - here are the 9 key moments from a dramatic morning

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5 h. ago London stocks fall after Trump issues tariff threat to European nations

London stocks fall after Trump issues tariff threat to European nations  Reuters

Politics

6 h. ago Trump warns Denmark a deal for Greenland 'will be done' as Starmer addresses UK over tariff threats: Live updates

US President Donald Trump has warned a deal for Greenland 'will be done' as Prime Minister Keir Starmer began his speech addressing tariff threats.

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6 h. ago Starmer ignores Trump's extraordinary Greenland Peace Prize rant

Keir Starmer insisted the US-UK alliance remained 'profound' and critical, but told a Downing Streetpress conference there was a 'fundamental' principle at stake.

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6 h. ago 'Don't spark trade war,' Starmer urges Trump amid fury over US president's tariff threat in rift on Greenland

But the Prime Minister was warned by an ex-Nato chief over seeking to ‘appease’ Trump

Politics

6 h. ago Why does Trump want Greenland? The reasons behind US tariff threat that has rocked Europe

The island’s strategic location above the Arctic Circle makes it a focal point in global security and trade debates

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7 h. ago Starmer says Trump’s tariff threat is 'completely wrong' and a trade war is in no one’s interest

U_K_ Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on allies over Greenland is “completely wrong.”

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7 h. ago Keir Starmer says he will stand up for UK’s 'national interests' after Trump threats

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he will stand up for the UK's national interests in the face of new tariff threats of 10%, which could rise to 25%, over their stance on Greenland

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7 h. ago Starmer brands Trump's trade war threats to Nato allies are 'completely wrong' as he warns of 'fundamental' split on Greenland

Keir Stramer branded Donald Trump's trade war threats 'completely wrong' today.

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7 h. ago Rachel Reeves pulls out of London Stock Exchange event after new Trump tariff threat

Markets down on Monday after threat to impose up to 25% tariffs on eight European countries over GreenlandBusiness live – latest updatesGold and silver hit record highs as markets reelRachel Reeves has pulled out of a planned appearance at the London Stock Exchange to celebrate a “new golden age” for the City, after Donald Trump’s threat to implement tariffs until the US is allowed to buy Greenland.The chancellor’s withdrawal from the event, which was designed to be a celebration of business in the UK after the FTSE 100 rose above the 10,000 mark for the first time, came as markets opened down on Monday morning after the US president’s threat. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Keir Starmer gives press conference on Donald Trump tariff threats

The Prime Minister will address the nation from Downing Street on Monday (January 19) after the US President expressed his intention to impose higher tariffs on European nations that oppose his plans to acquire Greenland

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8 h. ago US futures sink after Trump warns of higher tariffs for 8 countries over Greenland issue

U.S. stock futures have skidded after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 10% extra tariff on imports from eight European countries because they oppose having America take control of Greenland

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