80 m. ago EU ambassadors summoned for emergency talks after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

European leaders say tariff threat ‘unacceptable’ as Trump escalates plan for the US to acquire Greenland Some more from the UK’s culture secretary Lisa Nandy on Greenland this morning.Speaking to Sky News, she said:As the prime minister has very clearly said we disagree with this decision.We’re going to go and have that conversation with our American counterparts, and while we’re having that conversation with them, we’re also going to be talking about the security of the United Kingdom and the United States and how our interests are better served by working together. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Five reasons why Trump claims the US ‘needs’ Greenland after tariff threat

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

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2 h. ago Starmer faces demands to cancel King's state visit to the US over Trump's 'gangster' threat to impose tariffs on the EU and Europe unless he gets Greenland

Donald Trump has shocked NATO allies by warning that opponents of an American takeover of the Danish territory will be hit with punitive tariffs from February 1.

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10 h. ago Starmer and European leaders angry at Trump plan to apply tariffs over Greenland

Donald Trump’s move also prompted criticism across the board from UK politicians who fear for their impact on the economy.

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12 h. ago Keir Starmer says Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs over Greenland is ‘completely wrong’

US president accuses several countries of playing ‘a dangerous game’

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14 h. ago European leaders warn of ‘downward spiral’ after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland – Europe live

Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Finland will face tariffs from 1 FebruaryWhat do people in Greenland think of Donald Trump and his threats to take over the island? The Guardian’s Miranda Bryant and Lauren Hurrell take a look.Reuters estimated that thousands of protesters attended the “Hands Off Greenland” rallies around Denmark on Saturday, chanting “Greenland is not for sale” and waving Greenland’s red and white “Erfalasorput” flag. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Donald Trump says eight European countries face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland – Europe live

Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Finland will face tariffs from 1 FebruaryWhat do people in Greenland think of Donald Trump and his threats to take over the island? The Guardian’s Miranda Bryant and Lauren Hurrell take a look.Reuters estimated that thousands of protesters attended the “Hands Off Greenland” rallies around Denmark on Saturday, chanting “Greenland is not for sale” and waving Greenland’s red and white “Erfalasorput” flag. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Trump to hit Europe with 10% tariffs until Greenland deal is agreed

US president said levies against eight nations would rise to 25% unless they support his acquisition of the island

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39 h. ago Donald Trump hints US could 'pull out of NATO' over Greenland as he doubles down on blistering tariff threat and Europe puts boots on the ground

Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that don't support his acquisition of Greenland.

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40 h. ago Trump threatens I'LL QUIT NATO over Greenland as he doubles down on blistering tariff threat and Europe puts boots on the ground

Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that don't support his acquisition of Greenland.

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42 h. ago Donald Trump says he may put a tariff on ‘countries that don’t go along with Greenland’ – Europe live

US president further steps up threats after US special envoy to Greenland says Trump is ‘serious’ about his plans to control islandMeanwhile, Italian defence minister Guido Crosetto does not seem to be convinced about the merits of European military deployments to Greenland.Speaking to journalists, he wondered “what a hundred, two hundred, or three hundred soldiers of any nationality could do” in Greenland. “It sounds like the beginning of a joke.”“It’s not a competition to see who sends the military around the world.”“A part of me is not sure how much of this is a distraction, to try and take the attention of the American people away from some very real issues that we have in the United States right now.The cost of living is a real concern for Americans [and] Donald Trump got elected saying he was going to address the cost of living. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago King’s White House visit threatens to be overshadowed by Portaloo

While the US president received pomp and pageantry on his UK visit, Charles faces a more humble welcome across the pond

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1 week ago How the King could use his 'secret veto' on State Visit to Donald Trump's White House: REBECCA ENGLISH reveals exclusive details in the Palace Confidential newsletter

The King and Queen Camilla are planning a State Visit to the United States in April - but how exactly is such a major royal tour planned?

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3 w. ago Review of the year part one: Nicola Sturgeon announces end of her marriage and of her political career

Trump accepts invitation from the King for unprecedented second state visit

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