Trump Tariff Threat Sparks Outrage Across Europe

Ahmed Hassan, International Editor
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As tensions escalate over President Donald Trump’s ambitions to acquire the autonomous Danish territory of Greenland, the US leader has drawn fierce condemnation from European allies for threatening to impose fresh tariffs on several countries opposing his plans.

In a move described as “completely wrong” by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and “unacceptable” by French President Emmanuel Macron, Trump announced a 10% tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland. The tariffs,

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Ahmed Hassan is an award-winning international journalist with over 15 years of experience covering global affairs, conflict zones, and diplomatic developments. Before joining The Update Desk as International Editor, he reported from more than 40 countries for major news organizations including Reuters and Al Jazeera. He holds a Master's degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics.
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