3 h. ago PM tells Europe to put down 'bazooka': Starmer warns of dangers of trade war if EU leaders hit back at Trump tariffs

The Prime Minister played down the prospect of the UK imposing tit-for-tat tariffs on Donald Trump despite his extraordinary bid to grab Greenland.

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8 h. ago Donald Trump told tariff threats are 'no way to treat allies' as Labour's Yvette Cooper blasts US President's 'counter

The US President has threatened to slap tariffs on the UK and other European nations until a deal is reached for him to purchase Greenland from Denmark.

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9 h. ago What are Trump’s latest tariff threats and could EU hit back with ‘big bazooka’?

Europe could use powerful but untested law amid pressure over Greenland – but it could also lose out from a trade warMarkets stay calm amid Trump’s gambit, but long-term risks are hugeEuropean industry hits out at ‘ludicrous’ demandsEurope live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s threat to impose punitive US import tariffs on eight European countries opposed to his ambitions in Greenland has raised fears of a full-blown transatlantic trade war. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Furious Danes blast 'American Idiot' as lawmakers struggle to tame Trump's tariff threats

One senator who's been critical of Donald Trump's pursuit of Greenland heard Green Day's 'American Idiot' playing on the radio in his Copenhagen hotel room - and he's convinced it was no coincidence.

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10 h. ago Trump steps up tariff threat over Greenland as Starmer appeals for calm

US President Donald Trump again refused to rule out military options to seize control of the Danish territory.

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10 h. ago London stocks fall after Trump issues tariff threat; Beazley hits record high

London stocks fall after Trump issues tariff threat; Beazley hits record high  Reuters

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11 h. ago What are Trump’s latest tariff threats and could the EU hit back with its ‘big bazooka’?

Europe could use powerful but untested law amid pressure over Greenland – but it could also lose out from a trade warEuropean industry hits out at ‘ludicrous’ demandsBusiness live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s threat to impose punitive US import tariffs on eight European countries opposed to his ambitions in Greenland has raised fears of a full-blown transatlantic trade war. Continue reading...

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12 h. 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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14 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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15 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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15 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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16 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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16 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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16 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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16 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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16 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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17 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

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17 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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17 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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17 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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