EPISODE · Jan 17, 2026 · 47 MIN
US to impose tariffs on European countries
from dc · host Salai Dawtcemsang
Donald Trump says he'll impose 10% tariffs on eight European allies including Germany, France, Britain, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway and the Netherlands who are opposed to his plan to purchase Greenland. These would come into force from February 1st and remain in place until a deal is done on the autonomous Danish territory. Trump said the levies would go up to 25% from June 1st. The US president says the vast Arctic Island is critical to America's national security. Also in the programme: We hear from Uganda's sports minister on President Museveni's re-election; and more reaction to the appointment of a Gaza "Board of Peace."(Picture: US President, Donald Trump. Credit: REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo)
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