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'The use of tariffs against allies is completely wrong', says PM as Trump threatens to raise tariffs by 10%

Sir Keir Starmer calls for calm as row over US's desire to buy Greenland escalates

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
The Prime Minister has spoken to President Trump and said: “A trade war is in no one’s interest'
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The Prime Minister has spoken to President Trump and said: “A trade war is in no one’s interest'

Could the much heralded UK-US trade deal be in danger following US President Donald Trump's threats of higher tariffs over the issue of Greenland's sovereignty? Tariffs Addressing the nation this...

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