Trump’s Greenland Gambit: Tariff Threats on Eight Allies
President Trump has warned of steep tariffs on eight European allies starting February 1 unless they agree to a Greenland sale, underscoring his “America First” stance.
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President Trump has warned of steep tariffs on eight European allies starting February 1 unless they agree to a Greenland sale, underscoring his “America First” stance.
Trump’s 10% tariff threat on eight European nations unless Denmark sells Greenland has sparked a united EU and Nordic backlash ahead of the Feb 1 deadline.
The U.S. has granted Samsung and SK Hynix annual licenses to ship chipmaking equipment to the Chinese mainland in 2026, a temporary reprieve after this year’s waivers end on December 31, 2025.
China and Singapore leaders met in Chongqing this week, co-chairing four bilateral councils to boost Belt and Road cooperation, innovation, and launch a new international railway express for regional prosperity.
The Chinese mainland urged WTO members this week to boost transparency in trade measures as WTO warns of record $2.64T in new import policies amid global market turbulence.
The Chinese mainland’s Ministry of Commerce says Beijing and Washington will continue talks on the affiliates rule once the U.S. one-year suspension ends.
Former U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo criticized Donald Trump’s tariff policy as ‘disastrous,’ warning that alienating allies could leave the U.S. increasingly vulnerable.
The Chinese mainland will lift export controls on 15 U.S. entities from Nov 10, 2025, while keeping restrictions on 16 others for one year. Exporters must apply for permits.
The Chinese mainland will keep suspending the 24% extra tariff on U.S. imports and maintain a 10% rate for one more year, effective Nov. 10, following China-U.S. trade talks.
The U.S. Senate narrowly approved a 52-48 bill to revoke Trump’s Brazil tariffs, moving the fight to the House amid party divides.