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The Papers: 'EU weighs up €93bn retaliation' and 'Raducanu's fine start'

The Papers: 'EU weighs up €93bn retaliation' and 'Raducanu's fine start'

Summary

European Union leaders are planning a response to President Trump's threat to impose tariffs as part of his Greenland campaign. The EU might levy tariffs on €93 billion worth of U.S. goods. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is involved in discussions, and this issue is expected to be a major topic at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Key Facts

  • President Trump threatened tariffs against the EU over their stance on his Greenland campaign.
  • The EU is considering imposing tariffs on €93 billion of U.S. goods.
  • UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer spoke with President Trump, criticizing the tariff threat.
  • Sir Keir Starmer will make an "emergency speech" about the situation.
  • European leaders aim to use the threat of tariffs as leverage in meetings with President Trump.
  • This tariff threat is seen as a significant challenge to NATO and transatlantic relations.
  • The issue will be discussed at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
  • Some European newspapers criticize Trump's actions as risking NATO's stability.

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