Trump's Greenland play and the future of transatlantic relations
The Story22 Jan

Trump's Greenland play and the future of transatlantic relations

President Trump made his much anticipated speech at Davos on Wednesday, saying he was “seeking immediate negotiations to acquire Greenland” but would not use force. Late on Wednesday evening, he posted on Truth Social that he wouldn't impose tariffs either. So where does this all leave European relations with the United States?


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Guests:

  • Mehreen Khan, economics editor, The Times.
  • Sir Peter Westmacott, former British ambassador to the United States.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Producers: Micaela Arneson, Julia Webster.


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Read more: Trump’s Davos speech: eight bizarre moments you may have missed

Further listening: Tariffs, Trump and Greenland: ‘The end of the world as we know it’?

Clips: The Guardian, World Economic Forum, New York Post, Associated Press.

Photo: Getty Images.

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