What are Trump’s latest tariff threats and could EU hit back with ‘trade bazooka’? Europe could use powerful but untested law amid pressure over Greenland – but it could also lose out from a trade war The Guardian - UK · Jan 19
Bulletin world briefing: Trump official sends warning to Europe and Putin invited to Gaza peace board Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Trump official sends warning to Europe not to retaliate over Greenland Warning over ‘severe wear’ on Spain train tracks involved in fatal crash Trump invites Putin to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’, Kremlin says Russia claims to have… The Independent UK · Jan 19
Every country Trump has attacked or threatened in second term after Iran struck again by ‘America First’ president IN FOCUS: Despite worldwide backlash, the US president continues to embrace an aggressive foreign policy agenda. Maira Butt reports on the countries Trump has targeted in his first 12 months back in office - and where could be next The Independent UK · Jan 19
Trump Says He Has 'No Obligation to Think of Peace' After Nobel Snub, Demands Greenland Trump told Norway's PM he no longer feels obligated to think of peace after Nobel snub, demanding 'complete and total control' of Greenland. International Business Times UK · Jan 19
European industry hits out at Trump’s ‘ludicrous’ demands over Greenland EU should issue ‘smart’ response to US president’s threat of tariffs against several countries, say business leaders The Guardian - UK · Jan 19
Keir Starmer Vows to 'Defend International Law' as Donald Trump Issues Greenland Keir Starmer holds emergency press conference to defend international law as Trump threatens tariffs on UK and allies over Greenland acquisition demands. International Business Times UK · Jan 19
Michelle O’Neill ‘deeply concerned’ by Trump tariffs threat The First Minster answered questions at the NI Assembly on Monday. Evening Standard · Jan 19
Starmer’s calm diplomacy makes mistake of assuming Trump is a sentient being PM’s effort to take heat out of Greenland situation is yet another humiliation in his relationship with The Donald The Guardian - UK · Jan 19
Irish deputy premier calls for ‘cool heads’ over new threatened tariffs US President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs with a ‘very significant destabilising effect’, Simon Harris has said. Evening Standard · Jan 19
Donald Trump links threats to seize Greenland with Nobel Peace Prize snub in letter to Norway's Prime Minister In the letter, Trump implies that his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize has shifted his focus, as he ramps up threats to take over Greenland Evening Standard · Jan 19
The U.S. Supreme Court could throw a wrench into Trump’s plan to take Greenland as soon as Tuesday If the court rules that the president does not have "emergency" powers to regulate routine international trade then his latest threats on Greenland would become technically meaningless. Fortune · Jan 19
US Catholic cardinals issue warning to Trump over Greenland threats The cardinals said their aim wasn't to criticize the administration but rather to encourage the U.S. to regain is moral standing in the world The Independent UK · Jan 19
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. Evening Standard · Jan 19
Donald Trump Rejects 'Obligation to Peace' in Ominous Letter to Norway Over Nobel Snub President Trump rejects his 'obligation to peace' in a chilling letter to Norway after a Nobel snub, linking the dispute to his 2026 tariff threat over Greenland. International Business Times UK · Jan 19
Evening Standard · Jan 19 LSE boss hails reforms to UK markets as biggest ‘in a generation’ Rachel Reeves had been due to appear at an event at the London Stock Exchange.
The Independent UK · Jan 19 Greenland protesters mock Trump with their own red cap slogan The mock hats were created by Copenhagen vintage clothing store owner Jesper Rabe Tonnesen
The Guardian - UK · Jan 19 ‘He’s a little megalomaniac’: Stellan Skarsgård criticises Trump’s ‘criminal’ actions in Greenland The Swedish actor said that ‘he’s trying to take the world’ and called the recent actions of the US president ‘absurd’
Euronews · Jan 19 EU seeks Greenland de-escalation while plotting tariff retaliation against Trump European Union leaders face a pivotal week as they seek to defuse tensions with the US while preparing to retaliate against Trump should he act on his tariff threats. Officials and diplomats consulted by Euronews say the bloc's anti-coercion instrument is part of the plan, but no magic bullet.
The Mary Sue · Jan 19 French President Macron is invoking the EU’s most powerful trade weapon against Donald Trump’s threats The world thought trade wars between the United States and its allies were relics of the past. However, Trump then threw another tantrum about Denmark not selling him Greenland and announced tariffs on European countries. Macron’s response? Anti-coercion Instrument.
The Independent UK · Jan 19 Will Starmer need to use the King as his Trump card in Greenland row? NEWS ANALYSIS: Donald Trump’s reverence for the British royal family has already been used skilfully by Sir Keir Starmer to persuade the US president, writes political editor David Maddox
The Independent UK · Jan 19 Could the King cancel his visit to the US over Trump’s tariff threats? Keir Starmer has stressed the importance of the UK working with the US on matters of security, which requires a ‘good relationship’
Evening Standard · Jan 19 Swinney: Not right for Trump to use tariffs as economic threat over Greenland Scottish First Minister John Swinney said tariffs would be ‘deeply damaging’ and were the ‘wrong thing to do’.
The Independent UK · Jan 19 What tariffs could Trump impose on the UK and how will it impact the economy? A look at what Trump’s tariff plans could mean for the UK
International Business Times · Jan 19 EU Mulls Tariffs and Market Restrictions on US in Response to Greenland Threat EU considers $108B in tariffs and market restrictions on the U.S. after Trump's Greenland threats, raising trade tensions.
International Business Times · Jan 19 Macron Pushes EU to Deploy Trade 'Bazooka' Against Trump Over Greenland Tariff Threats Emmanuel Macron urges EU to activate its powerful anti-coercion instrument for the first time as Trump threatens escalating tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland.