Newscast What is on the Table at Trump’s Gaza Meeting?
Aug 27, 2025
James Landale, Diplomatic Correspondent for BBC News, Caitriona Perry, Chief Presenter for BBC News in Washington, and Nick Thomas-Symonds, Cabinet Office Minister for UK-EU relations, dive into pressing political topics. They dissect the upcoming Trump-led meeting on Gaza, the implications of new import tariffs on India, and secret operations in Greenland. The discussion also sheds light on the UK’s evolving trade agreements with the EU, balancing domestic interests with international standards amidst the ever-changing global landscape.
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Tariffs Aim To Choke Russia's Energy Revenue
- Trump's 50% tariff on India targets its purchases of discounted Russian oil to pressure Moscow's war funding.
- James Landale warns tariffs only matter if sustained and could raise inflation and harm trade relations.
Greenland Influence Allegations Spark Diplomatic Row
- Denmark summoned the US charge d'affaires over alleged US nationals gathering influence in Greenland.
- James Landale notes Greenland's tiny population means foreign influence would be highly visible and hard to hide.
Greenland Drive Lacks Local Support
- Local polling shows Greenlanders do not want to leave Denmark for US rule, undermining enthusiasm for US overtures.
- Caitriona Perry suggests the Greenland focus may partly be a Trump distraction tactic.