Trump's tariff threat becomes reality

Hello. US President Donald Trump has announced trade restrictions on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, and warned that Europe will also be hit by tariffs. My colleagues bring you the latest reaction and analysis. We're also taking a look at Greenland’s past and its hopes for the future after suggestions from President Trump that it should join the US. Plus, read on for the winners of the 67th Grammy Awards.

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Markets react to Trump's promised tariffs

Some Canadian stores are beginning to remove American products. Credit: Reuters

Stock markets in Asia and Europe have reacted negatively to President Trump's announcement of tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China. From Tuesday, a 25% import tax will hit Canadian and Mexican goods entering the US, with 10% on Chinese goods, in addition to existing tariffs. It marks the escalation of a trade war that Trump has anticipated throughout his presidential campaign, citing border security, inflows of drugs and trade deficits as reasons for the restrictions. The list of tariff targets could expand - asked by the BBC if the EU was next, Trump said "it will definitely happen", and suggested it would be “pretty soon”.

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Greenland's history weighs on its future

Around two-thirds of Greenland's population say they want to be independent from Denmark - but there's a caveat. Credit: EPA/EFE

The question of Greenland's future has attained a new sense of urgency after US President Donald Trump's apparent bid for control. A recent poll suggested only 6% of Greenlanders want to become part of the US. When it comes to the question of independence from Denmark, the answer is more complicated.

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