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World Service,19 Jan 2026,9 mins
New flare up in Europe-US trade relations over Greenland
World Business ExpressAvailable for over a year
Leaders of European countries have reacted angrily to the threat of additional tariffs by the US. Donald Trump says he'll first put 10% then 25% extra import tax on nine countries including Germany, France and the UK as he increases the pressure on his claim for Greenland to be sold by Denmark to the United States. China reports 5% GDP growth, but weak demand and falling birth rates signal deeper challenges for the world’s second-largest economy. And winners crowned on and off the pitch at football's African Cup of Nations. Presenter: Bisi Adebayo Editor: Justin Bones
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