3 h. ago It's 'wrong' to apply tariffs to Nato allies, Starmer tells Trump in Greenland crisis call

US president said he would charge the UK a 10% tariff 'on any and all goods' sent to the US from February 1

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4 h. ago Starmer tells Trump it is ‘wrong’ to apply tariffs to allies over Greenland

Sir Keir also spoke to Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Nato chief Mark Rutte.

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4 h. ago Keir Starmer tells Donald Trump he's 'wrong' over Greenland tariffs as he calls US President

Keir Starmer spoke to Donald Trump on the phone after NATO countries including the UK accused the US President of risking a "dangerous downward sprial" in relations

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5 h. ago The Guardian view on Trump and Greenland: get real! Bullying is not strength | Editorial

Tariff threats over the Arctic island expose the limits of coercive diplomacy. Europe’s united response and pushback shows fear is fadingFor all Donald Trump’s bluster about restoring American strength, his attempt to bully European allies over Greenland reveals a deeper weakness: coercive diplomacy only works if people are afraid to resist. Increasingly, they aren’t. And that is a good thing. Bullies often back down when confronted – their power relies on fear. Mr Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on Europeans unless they acquiesce to his demand to “purchase” Greenland has stripped his trade policy bare. This is not about economic security, unfair trade or protecting American workers. It is about using tariffs as a weapon to force nations to submit.The response from Europe has been united and swift. That in itself should send a message. France’s Emmanuel Macron says plainly “no amount of intimidation” will alter Europe’s position. Denmark has anchored the issue firmly insid...

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21 h. ago Donald Trump backlash as EU leaders angry at president's Greenland tariff plans

Sir Keir Starmer and European leaders united in condemnation of Donald Trump's plan to apply tariffs on several NATO allies until a deal is reached for the US to acquire Greenland from Denmark

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26 h. ago Keir Starmer brands Donald Trump 'completely wrong' to threaten UK and allies with tariffs over opposition to US plan to takeover Greenland

The PM condemned Donald Trump tonight after the President vowed to implement increasing tariffs on the UK and European allies until the US is allowed to purchase Greenland from Denmark.

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51 h. ago Trump threatens tariffs on countries who oppose Greenland takeover

The UK is among European allies who have signalled support for Denmark and Greenland’s position that the region is not up for sale

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52 h. ago NATO allies to deploy troops to Greenland in just HOURS as Trump makes fresh threat

Germany, Canada and the Netherlands are sending forces to Greenland for military exercises amid growing tensions over Donald Trump's repeated threats to take control of the Arctic island

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52 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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52 h. ago Trump threatens tariffs for countries who oppose Greenland takeover

The UK is among European allies who have signalled support for Denmark and Greenland’s position that the region is not up for sale

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52 h. ago Trump threatens tariffs on allies over opposition to Greenland plan

US president redoubles demands for Danish territory two days after Washington agreed to be part of high-level working group

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53 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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54 h. ago UK's plan to send just one military member to Greenland 'sounds like bad action movie'

Soldiers, ships, and aircraft from Denmark and four other NATO allies are heading to Greenland after Trump threatened to take over the island - but the UK is sending just one officer

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54 h. ago Trump threatens tariffs against those who oppose him taking Greenland

President raises pressure on European allies as US envoy says deal to take island ‘should and will be made’Fear in Greenland as threat of invasion loomsDonald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that do not “go along” with his plan to annex Greenland, increasing pressure on European allies who have opposed his effort to take over the Arctic territory.After a tense week in which Nato allies deployed troops to the largely autonomous territory, which is part of the Danish kingdom, the US president announced he might punish countries that do not support his plans to take over Greenland, using force if necessary. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland if allies don't play ball: 'We need it'

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

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60 h. ago Trump’s Greenland threats do ‘real damage’ to alliances and benefit Putin, warns senior US senator

Jeanne Shaheen, the most senior Democrat on the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations said ‘millions of Americans are deeply concerned about the recent rhetoric of the United States taking over Greenland’US Democratic senator Shaheen also has this theory on why Trump turned his attention to Greenland:“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. “I believe saner heads will prevail. I believe that because we have institutions that are acting in the United States, on both sides of the aisle in Congress, there is overwhelming support for our relationship for Nato and among the American people.“It’s not safe for Americans. It’s not safe for Danes and the only people who benefit from that sort of world are the au...

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3 d. ago 'The end of the world as we know it': Poland warns of 'disaster' if NATO nations turn on each other over Trump's bid to claim Greenland as Danish troops arrive in the region

Poland's Prime Minister said that his country would not send soldiers to Greenland, making clear that any aggression between NATO allies would shatter global security.

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3 d. ago France becomes latest Nato member to confirm Greenland troop deployment – Europe live

Múte B. Egede, Greenland’s deputy prime minister, said more soldiers were expected in the coming daysDanish prime minister Mette Frederiksen has responded to last night’s “not easy” meeting with US representatives in Washington, warning that “there is a fundamental disagreement” over “the American ambition to take over Greenland.”In a post on Facebook, Frederiksen stressed the Danish government would “continue our efforts to prevent this scenario from becoming a reality.”The defence and protection of Greenland is a common concern for the entire Nato alliance. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago France latest to confirm Nato troop deployment after Trump says Greenland ‘very important’ for US national security – Europe live

Múte B. Egede, Greenland’s deputy prime minister, said more soldiers were expected in the coming daysFrance is the latest country to confirm a military deployment to Greenland as Denmark and allies are desperate to show US president Donald Trump that they take the Arctic security seriously and are capable of defending it if needed.Greenlandic deputy prime minister, Múte B. Egede, said that more soldiers were expected in the coming days, joined by “more military flights and ships” as part of hastily convened “Operation Convince Trump” “Operation Arctic Endurance.” Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Trump says NATO must back US bid to 'put Greenland in the hands of the US', warns 'anything less is unacceptable' and mocks island's 'two dogsleds' defence again

In a post on his platform Truth Social on Wednesday, the US President wrote: 'The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security'

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