The PM warns a row over new US tariffs risks a damaging downward spiral for transatlantic trade. He will deliver an emergency statement on Greenland, urging allied coordination to protect British interests and pursue a negotiated, rules‑based path to de‑escalate tensions.
Downing Street races to avert a trade clash after Donald Trump vowed 10% tariffs on countries opposing his bid to control Greenland. The PM is coordinating with the EU on a possible £80bn retaliation, has urged de-escalation in a call, and faces pressure to cancel the King’s planned US visit.
European leaders warn Donald Trump’s tariff threats against allies rejecting his Greenland bid risk a dangerous downward spiral, straining transatlantic ties and undermining NATO cohesion. UK figures said the approach is wrong and harmful to Western unity.
The US President threatened new tariffs on countries opposing his push to acquire Greenland, prompting condemnation from the PM and support for Denmark. Parties urged the government to ask the King to cancel his planned US visit, insisting Britain should not reward such pressure.
The PM challenged President Trump over a plan to claim Greenland and to impose tariffs on allies who resist, amid warnings NATO could slide into crisis. The EU is preparing an £81bn response to possible US trade moves, while ministers rejected calls to cancel the King’s planned state visit.
EU leaders are weighing €93bn in tariffs on US goods after Trump threatened economic pressure over Greenland. In a call, the PM told him targeting allies is unacceptable. Brussels is also exploring tighter limits on US firms’ access to EU contracts as part of a coordinated response.
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The EU plans €93bn in retaliatory tariffs after US threats tied to pressure over Greenland. It is also weighing curbs on some American firms. The PM told the president that using punitive levies to force a sale would be wrong, with leaders set to press the case at Davos.
Brussels is preparing €93bn in retaliatory tariffs on US goods to counter threats linked to Greenland. The plan is leverage ahead of Davos, seeking a White House climbdown and warning that continued tensions risk damaging transatlantic trade and security ties.