Downing Street condemned Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on British and EU goods as leverage to buy Greenland, calling it economic coercion. The PM will raise the issue with allies and Nato, backing Denmark’s sovereignty. Washington says levies will stay until a sale is agreed.
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The PM condemned new US tariffs linked to a renewed push to buy Greenland, describing the approach as coercive. Britain is consulting allies on a response and warns the levies could hit UK and European firms. Denmark and Greenland leaders have rejected any sale.
The US president has threatened steep tariffs on UK goods unless Britain backs his push to secure control of Greenland. The PM called the move completely wrong and vowed to protect UK interests, as ministers pursue diplomacy with allies and contingency plans to limit economic harm.
Prince Harry returns to London alone for a court hearing, but no meeting with the King is planned. Palace sources cite a full diary of engagements. William will be in Scotland, leaving the Duke without family meetings during the visit.
Nigel Farage calls a senior Conservative’s defection to Reform a historic moment, urging the Right to unite behind his party to fix Britain and defend Brexit. He demands sweeping change, not tinkering, saying the country needs a “brand new boiler” approach.
Donald Trump has linked rising tariffs on the UK and other European allies to US control of Greenland, a Danish territory. The demand escalates trade tensions and prompts questions over sovereignty, legality and the use of tariffs as diplomatic leverage.
The US has imposed new tariffs on UK exports, hitting key sectors and straining trade ties. Ministers are weighing options, from negotiations to a WTO route, while business groups warn of higher costs and pressure on jobs. The PM faces calls for a firm but pragmatic response.
Robert Jenrick drafted a media plan branding himself “the new sheriff in town” ahead of a planned defection to Reform UK, according to a leaked memo reportedly seen by Kemi Badenoch. The strategy outlined slogans and profile tactics as he prepared to leave the Conservatives.
Trump warned the UK and other European states they face 10% tariffs unless a deal is struck to buy Greenland from Denmark by early February, with duties threatened to rise to 25% from June. European leaders rejected pressure, saying policy won’t be dictated by threats.