Democrats are pushing to block Trump’s tariff plan on NATO countries but he is hellbent on destroying 80-year-old alliance NATO is crumbling and Trump's holding the sledgehammer We Got This Covered · Jan 18
Starmer tells Trump it is ‘wrong’ to impose tariffs on Nato allies The prime minister will face questions on the government’s approach to dealing with the increasingly volatile US administration in the wake of Donald Trump’s fresh tariff threats The Independent UK · Jan 18
Starmer to speak at Downing Street after Trump tariff threats over Greenland The Prime Minister will set out the UK’s approach to working with allies. Evening Standard · Jan 18
Europe warns of ‘dangerous downward spiral’ after Trump’s Greenland tariff threat UK needs to have ‘adult debate’ with US, culture secretary says, as EU warns of ‘dangerous downward spiral’ The Independent UK · Jan 18
Moscow cheers NATO crisis as the Ukraine war stifles Russia's economy, forcing companies to use 4-day weeks and lay off workers "The Russian people are increasingly feeling the effects of the Kremlin's continued prioritization of the Russian defense industrial base." Fortune · Jan 18
Europe warns tariff threat ‘risks dangerous downwards spiral’ in Greenland row The US president now faces potential counter-tariffs of over £80bn if he chooses to proceed Evening Standard · Jan 18
Mike Pence joins growing number of Republicans opposing Trump over Greenland Former VP and other GOP officials warn against president’s threats that risk ‘fracturing’ NATO alliances The Independent UK · Jan 18
Morning Mail: Europe in crisis talks over US Greenland threats, calls for scrutiny over carbon offset scheme, the great koala paradox Calls for investigation into Australian carbon offset company; Trump’s tariffs threat sparks crunch EU talks; why saving the koala is so difficult to get right The Guardian - AU · Jan 18
Trump has threatened European countries with higher tariffs if he doesn’t get Greenland. Will it work? In an extraordinary escalation of his bid to claim Greenland, US President Donald Trump has threatened eight European countries – Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Great Britain, France and Germany and the Netherlands – with a 10% tariff on all goods coming into the United States from February 1 until he… The Conversation · Jan 18
World leaders gather at Davos as Trump reshapes global order The annual gathering of political and business elites comes as Europe faces its biggest test ever over its relationship with Washington, its economic model and its security architecture. Euronews · Jan 18
Tariffs on Nato allies are wrong, Starmer tells Trump in Greenland crisis call UK prime minister holds phone call with US president as European leaders scramble to protect Danish territory The Guardian - UK · Jan 18
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. Evening Standard · Jan 18
Western alliance hangs in balance as Europe stiffens itself against Trump’s threats US demand to own Greenland leaves little scope for compromise, and forcing the issue would entail end of Nato 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
The Guardian - US · 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
Axios · Jan 18 Trump's Greenland tariff threat pushes Europe toward its trade "bazooka" Some EU leaders want economic retaliation against the U.S.
Euronews · 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.
Reason · 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.
Fortune · 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.
International Business Times UK · 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.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18 World stock markets brace for turbulence after Trump’s latest tariff shock Losses on stocks likely with precious metals forecast to spike even higher after move to impose 25% levies on European allies
The Guardian - 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 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
Salon · Jan 18 Trump’s Greenland fixation The president has infuriated NATO allies and left Greenland’s foreign minister in tears
The Guardian - US · Jan 18 Democrat targeted by Trump attacks ‘authoritarian’ effort to intimidate critics Elissa Slotkin, under investigation over Pentagon video, says president using ‘well-worn playbook’ to silence debate