Politicians criticise Trump’s plan to hit UK with tariffs over Greenland

Donald Trump’s plan to hit the UK with tariffs until a deal is reached to purchase Greenland has prompted criticism from politicians who fear for their impact on the economy.

The US president said the UK will be charged a 10% tariff “on any and all goods” sent to the US from February 1, increased to 25% from June 1, until a deal is reached for Washington to purchase Greenland from Denmark.