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Radio 4,18 Jan 2026,16 mins

European countries voice opposition to Trump's tariff threat

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The UK and seven other European countries have issued a joint statement accusing President Trump of risking "a dangerous downward spiral" after he threatened them with extra tariffs unless he's allowed to buy Greenland. Also: Reports say the US administration will offer permanent seats on Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' if nations pay one billion dollars. And, hundreds of thousands of chips wash up on a beach near Eastbourne.

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