40 m. ago Trump says ‘no comment’ when asked if he would seize Greenland by force – Europe live

The US president said he would “100%” push ahead with his plans to hit European nations with tarrifs if he doesn’t get Greenland.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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99 m. ago Starmer plays down prospect of US invading Greenland and calls for calm

The Prime Minister said the dispute over Greenland should be resolved through ‘calm discussion between allies’, not a trade war or military action.

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2 h. ago 'Bazooka' threat from France against Trump in clash on Greenland as Starmer warns against trade war

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

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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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4 h. ago A trade war over Greenland won’t guarantee victory in the wider battle

The fate of the Danish territory will not be decided by transatlantic tariffs

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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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5 h. ago Extraordinary moment crowd at NBA game in London cheers shout of 'leave Greenland alone' during US national anthem after Trump's 'gangster' threats of trade war over island

In the wake of Donald Trump's bombastic demand that the US be handed the Danish island, singer Vanessa Williams was overshadowed as she performed the Star Spangled Banner.

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5 h. ago Starmer says he does not think Trump would use military force to seize Greenland

Trade war with US risks ‘huge damage’ to UK, warns British prime minister

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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 'Don't spark trade war,' Starmer urges Trump as France and Germany slam 'US blackmail' over Greenland

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

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5 h. ago Keir Starmer says he will stand up to Trump amid trade war threats

Donald Trump threatened to hit the UK and other European countries with a 10 per cent tariff "on any and all goods" sent to the US from February 1

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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 '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

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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 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 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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9 h. ago Keir Starmer to address nation this morning in Downing Street after Trump tariff row

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will speak to the nation following his comments against US President Donald Trump's threat to add a 10% tariff on all goods until a Greenland deal is made

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10 h. ago China’s economy hit growth goal last year despite Trump trade war and property crisis

Economy weathered a fraught geopolitical landscape to reach 5% target but structural challenges at home ‘are not going away’, say expertsChinese authorities can say they hit their growth goals last year, but Donald Trump’s ongoing trade aggression, a slow-motion housing market collapse and unhappy consumers remain major challenges for the world’s second-largest economy.Data released on Monday showed the Chinese economy grew by 5% in 2025, steady on the year before and hitting the official target of “around” that pace. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Starmer to speak at Downing Street after Trump tariff threats over Greenland

The Prime Minister will set out the UK’s approach to working with allies.

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18 h. ago Keir Starmer to hold Downing Street press conference after Donald Trump tariff threats

It came after the erratic US President Donald Trump warned he will slap 10% tariffs on countries including the UK for opposing his desired takeover of Greenland

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