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Tariff War: Trump Slaps 10% Tariff on Eight European Allies - Greenland Crisis

President Donald Trump announced a 10 percent tariff on goods from eight European countries over their opposition to a U S push to acquire Greenland, triggering mass protests in Greenland and Denmark and straining transatlantic trade and diplomacy

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10% - Tariff announced by the U S on eight European countries over the Greenland dispute

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"It’s time to look for new leadership in Iran" — President Donald Trump

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Trump Slaps 10% Tariff on Eight European Nations - Greenland Standoff

President Trump announced tariffs targeting several European countries to press for a U.S. acquisition of Greenland. The move has rapidly escalated into an international diplomatic dispute with economic and political ramifications.

Starmer Slams Trump Tariff Plan - UK Pushes Back

European leaders and British politicians publicly rebuked the U.S. tariff threats. The reactions underline the diplomatic split between Washington and key allies over Greenland and trade.

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