World Business Report - New flare up in Europe-US Trade relations over Greenland

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Leaders of European countries have reacted angrily to the threat of additional tariffs by the US. Donald Trump says he'll first put 10% then 25% extra import tax on eight countries including Germany, France and the UK as he increases the pressure on his claim for Greenland to be sold by Denmark to the United States.

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Presenter: Bisi Adebayo
Editor: Justin Bones

Published on Monday, 19th January 2026.

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