After years of criticising Davos, Nigel Farage heads to Davos Reform UK leader has decried ‘globalist’ event but this year hopes to meet Donald Trump for Greenland talks The Guardian - UK · Jan 18
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 fading The Guardian - UK · Jan 18
Europe can wield this $8 trillion 'sell America' weapon as Trump reignites a trade war over his Greenland conquest ambitions "Europe owns Greenland, it also owns a lot of Treasuries." Fortune · Jan 18
Trump’s calls to seize Greenland ignite fresh criticism from Republican party Thom Tillis, Lisa Murkowski, Mike Pence and others say action could hurt US economy and strain Nato alliance The Guardian - US · Jan 18
If it wasn’t clear before, it is now: Britain needs an escape plan from the Trump world order The US president’s trade war for Greenland tells us that the time for fence-sitting or wishful thinking is over, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Jan 18
How will Trump’s tariffs affect the UK economy? Exporters of medicine, pharmaceutical products, cars and machinery are set to bear the brunt of Trump’s tariff rage The Independent UK · Jan 18
Trump's Greenland threat risks 'dangerous downward spiral,' European leaders say Italian PM Giorgia Meloni called US tariff threats over Greenland a "mistake", adding that she has spoken with US President Trump on the telephone. Euronews · Jan 18
Trump's Plan to Seize Greenland is Simultaneously Evil, Illegal, and Counterproductive It would alienate allies, impose US rule on an unwilling population, and blatantly violate both US and international law.The plan to impose tariffs on nations opposing the seizure is also illegal and harmful. Reason · Jan 18
The EU could fire a never-before-used 'trade bazooka' to retaliate against Trump tariffs aimed at NATO allies sending troops to Greenland In addition to limiting trade in goods and services, the anti-coercion instrument could also target foreign direct investment and financial markets. Fortune · Jan 18
‘Sovereignty of Greenland and Denmark cannot be violated’ – Irish premier President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs unless a deal to buy Greenland is struck. Evening Standard · Jan 18
Pressure grows on the EU to deploy trade bazooka against Trump's Greenland tariff threat Pressure is mounting on the European Union to deploy its anti-coercion instrument in response to President Trump's threat to impose tariffs until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland. France's Macron calls for trade bazooka to be deployed, while Italy's Meloni says Trump's tariffs are an 'error'. Euronews · Jan 18
Tariff threat risks ‘dangerous downward spiral’, UK and affected countries warn US President Donald Trump says tariffs will be imposed until a deal is reached for the US to purchase Greenland. Evening Standard · Jan 18
NATO Nations Warn Donald Trump's New Tariff Plan Risks 'Dangerous Downward Spiral' Trump threatens 10% tariffs on eight NATO allies starting February 1 unless they accept US acquisition of Greenland. NATO issues joint statement warning of 'dangerous downward spiral' in transatlantic relations. International Business Times UK · Jan 18
EU considers retaliatory measures over Trump Greenland tariff ‘blackmail’ Emmanuel Macron calls on fellow leaders to use powerful anti-coercion instrument if US goes ahead with tariffs The Guardian - UK · Jan 18
The Independent UK · Jan 18 Trump’s tariff threat on Greenland is a golden opportunity for Starmer – it is time to rejoin the EU COMMENT: President’s threat to impose a 10 per cent tariff is another sign that the UK should turn away from Washington and towards its allies in Europe, world affairs editor Sam Kiley writes
The Independent UK · Jan 18 Greenland protesters condemn ‘circus’ of Trump tariff threats Greenlanders condemned the "circus" of Donald Trump's threat of new tariffs on European allies until they agree to sell the territory to the US.
The Independent UK · Jan 18 UK will become Trump’s ‘poodle’ if it fails to invest in defence, Badenoch warns Comments come after US president threatened to slap fresh tariffs on UK and Europe over their opposition to his threats to annex Greenland
Evening Standard · Jan 18 Starmer faces calls to cancel King's US visit over Trump's Greenland 'gangster' threats President warns UK and allies face tariffs if they oppose American takeover of Danish territory
Evening Standard · Jan 18 UK position on Greenland non-negotiable, Nandy says, amid Trump threat EU leaders have warned tariffs would risk a ‘dangerous downward spiral’ in transatlantic relations.
Evening Standard · Jan 18 Irish Foreign Affairs Minister brands US tariffs plan ‘completely unacceptable’ Helen McEntee said they are ‘coordinating closely with our EU and wider European partners in response to this announcement’.
The Independent UK · Jan 18 Irish minister says Greenland position ‘will not change’ despite tariff threat Helen McEntee said the decision ’is completely unacceptable and deeply regrettable’
Radio France Internationale · Jan 18 European allies hit back at US threat to start trade war over Greenland European leaders have warned transatlantic ties are at risk after President Donald Trump's announcement that eight countries, including France, will face tariffs of up to 25 percent if they continue to oppose the United States' bid to acquire Greenland. French President Emmanuel Macron called the threats "unacceptable".
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18 Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland risks ‘dangerous downward spiral’, warn Nato members – as it happened The leaders of Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK issue joint statement ahead of EU ambassadors meeting
The Guardian - US · Jan 18 Trump news at a glance: European leaders condemn threat of tariffs over Greenland French president says ‘no amount of intimidation’ will make EU change course on Greenland
Evening Standard · Jan 18 Starmer and European leaders angry at Trump plan to apply tariffs over Greenland Donald Trump’s move also prompted criticism across the board from UK politicians who fear for their impact on the economy.