Politics Weekly UK Taco Thursday: Trump climbs down on Greenland tariffs
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Jan 22, 2026 The discussion kicks off with Donald Trump's controversial tariffs and ambitions regarding Greenland. The panel debates whether his behavior signals decline or is authentically Trump. As Labour MP Andrew Gwynne stands down, the possibilities of Andy Burnham stepping in stir up local politics. They also weigh the implications for UK-US relations amid Trump's unpredictability and the shifting landscape for populists like Nigel Farage. The conversation provides insights into Labour's leadership dynamics and the significance of electors' sentiments.
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Foreign Policy Driven By Personality
- Donald Trump personalised US foreign policy with neurotic, narcissistic fixations that shape major decisions.
- That personalization makes US behaviour unpredictable and dangerously impactful on global stability.
Greenland Deal Lacked Broader Consultation
- The reported Greenland framework seemed thin and struck between a few leaders rather than consulted widely.
- That fuels fear in Greenland, Denmark and Europe about sovereignty and mineral motives.
Sovereignty Workaround Raises Alarms
- The proposed framework reportedly would give the US sovereignty over bases similar to British bases in Cyprus.
- That workaround raises legal and political alarm in Denmark and Greenland.