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Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has provided additional context to the message he received from Trump, that we reported on earlier.

In that message, Trump says he no longer feels "an obligation to think purely of Peace" after Norway "decided not to give" him the Nobel Peace Prize.

In a statement, Støre says Trump's text was sent on Sunday afternoon in response to himself and Finnish President Alexander Stubb putting forward their opposition to tariff increases.

Støre says it was Trump's decision to then share this message with other Nato leaders.

"Norway’s position on Greenland is clear. Greenland is a part of the Kingdom of Denmark, and Norway fully supports the Kingdom of Denmark on this matter," the Norwegian PM writes in today's statement.

He concludes: "As regards the Nobel Peace Prize, I have clearly explained, including to president Trump... the prize is awarded by an independent Nobel Committee and not the Norwegian government."

James FitzGerald
North America reporter

Earlier, we mentioned that Trump had reportedly drawn a link between his threats towards Greenland and the fact he had not been given the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.

The BBC's US partner CBS News has now confirmed the contents of the letter in which he draws the link, which was sent to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store.

The letter reportedly says: "Dear Jonas: Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America."

The Nobel Peace Prize is not awarded by Norway itself, but instead by a committee, whose members are appointed by the Norwegian parliament. The 2025 award was given to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.

In the letter to Store, Trump also claims: "The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland."

Nabiha Ahmed
Live reporter

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This morning has not been short of reaction to Donald Trump's threat to impose a 10% tariff on eight European countries by 1 February - rising to 25% by 1 June - over opposition to his proposed Greenland takeover.

Here's what we've heard this morning:

In the UK...

• Prime Minister Keir Starmer describes Trump's tariff threats on Europe as "very serious" and "completely wrong" - you can read the key takeaways from his speech here
• That said, Starmer has reiterated the need for a "good relationship" with the US - despite calls from Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey for the King to cancel his US state visit and "stand up to Trump"
• Reform UK MP Robert Jenrick, whilst highlighting "serious concerns" about security in the Arctic, is urging the PM to oppose Trump's "bully boy tactics"
• Our political correspondent Chris Mason questions if Starmer's hopes for "calm discussion" can make a difference

Around the world...

• Trump says Denmark has "been unable to do anything" about the "Russian threat" to Greenland for 20 years - and that "now is the time" for it to be addressed
• Meanwhile, UN Chief António Guterres says the US believes in its power more than international law
• China urges the US to stop using "the so-called 'China threat'" to justify acquiring Greenland
• Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says Trump would make "not only United States history, but world history" if he annexed Greenland
• Meanwhile, Trump has written to the Norwegian prime minister, saying not being given the Nobel Peace Prize means he no longer has "an obligation to think purely of peace"

This afternoon, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is expected to meet her Danish counterpart, and we're yet to hear from Trump himself today. As always, we'll bring you the latest updates and reaction.

Threats of tariffs by the US on several European countries are an "inappropriate escalation" that is harmful to all sides, according to Peter Leibinger, head of German industry association BDI.

He says it puts transatlantic relations under "enormous and completely unnecessary" pressure that has never before been seen.

"It is necessary and right for the German government, together with its European partners, to make it clear that it will not accept this threat," he adds. "It is important that Europe now acts in a united and self-assured manner."

How damaging could it be if Trump follows through on tariff threat?published at 10:51 GMT

10:51 GMT

Dharshini David
Deputy economics editor

As the individual countries go, the US is the UK's biggest overseas customer. So, how damaging could it be if President Trump follows through on his threat of new tariffs?

Only a third of the exports sold by the UK to the US are goods, the rest, services, actually don't attract tariffs. Exports of both the biggest types of goods exported to the US - pharmaceuticals and cars - have dwindled slightly since last year's tariffs were implemented.

These are the industries that face the biggest risks now too (although the muted reaction of their shares this morning suggests investors believe they'll be resilient). Overall, economists reckon the impact to economics activity could be unhelpful but not disastrous, perhaps taking around 0.5% off GDP.

That hit is unlikely to come all at once - meaning we're more likely to see growth is likely to slowing to a crawl rather than a recession. But that’s still frustrating for a government that’s trying to raise our growth game.

But there's other repercussions to bear in mind.

Whether these tariffs come into force or not, President Trump's repeated weaponising of tariffs - and trade uncertainty - may be a catalyst for strengthening trade links between the UK and EU, potentially helping growth.

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US President Trump would "make history" if the US annexed Greenland, says Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

Without providing Moscow's stance on the matter, Peskov says there are "international experts" who believe that the move will make "not only United States history, but world history", he's quoted by Interfax news agency.

Asked for his view on Trump's statements that he wants to secure Greenland against the threat of Russia, Peskov declines to comment.

"In general, there has been a lot of concerning information coming in in recent days. We of course are very closely observing everything that is happening, analysing the developments. As regards our plans in relation to Denmark and Greenland, I will leave that without comment," he adds.

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We've just heard Prime Minister Keir Starmer address the nation after US President Donald Trump said he would place a 10% tariff on eight European countries from 1 February, rising to 25% from 1 June, until a deal is reached for the US to purchase Greenland from Denmark.

In case you missed it, here's what he said:

• Starmer called Trump's tariff threats against European allies "completely wrong" and a "very serious situation" - adding that the threatened action is "not the right way to resolve differences"
• The prime minister said he didn't think Trump would take military action in Greenland, and the dispute should be resolved through "calm discussion between allies"
• Asked if he is ruling out retaliatory tariffs, Starmer said a trade war was in "nobody's interest"

• Starmer said that any decision about the future status of Greenland "belongs to the people of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark alone"

• Whilst criticising US tariffs, Starmer also reiterated that the UK and US are "close allies and close partners", and their relationship mattered "profoundly"

• Asked whether the King's state visit to the US should go ahead in April, Starmer says it's important to "have a good relationship with the United States"

Chris Mason
Political editor, reporting from Downing Street

I’m struck by the prime minister’s tone this morning, the gravity of what he is dealing with and how hugely difficult it all is.

Keir Starmer doesn’t throw around hyperbolic language for fun, he has an understated manner.

And yet here he was talking about how the world has become “markedly more turbulent in recent weeks".

The reason for that is President Trump - the man he has invested so much effort in building a strong relationship with over the last year or so.

The PM’s strategy in dealing with this latest flare up over Greenland is to try to take the heat out of it. He said to me and others he doesn’t want a trade war. Starmer is not in favour of retaliatory tariffs, which some in Europe want to see.

“Being pragmatic doesn’t mean being passive,” he argued this morning. He said allies can and should be explicit about where they disagree. And on this, London and Washington do disagree.

Starmer hopes “calm discussion” can make a difference.

The big question is can it?

Sky News' Beth Rigby asks if Trump does go ahead with tariffs, will the UK have to take that economic pain, and is the UK planning retaliatory tariffs if that happens.

Starmer says the move has been "very badly received" across the UK, and it is a “very serious situation".

He adds that a tariff war isn't in anybody's interests because it will be "businesses, workers and families across the country who will be hit by a trade war".

Robert Peston from ITV asks Starmer when he will consider some type of economic retaliation to tariffs, to which Starmer repeats that "this is a serious situation" and adds that threatening tariffs on allies is "the wrong thing to do, completely wrong".

He says a trade war is not in the interests of the UK and his job is to make sure it doesn't get to that point.

Peston also asks Starmer whether he will advise the King to not take part in a state visit to the US in April, to which the prime minister says it is important to continue work with the US, on matters on defence, intelligence and security.

"That requires us to have a good relationship with the United States."

He adds that this does not mean we pretend we don't have differences of opinion, we do.

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Moving on to questions from reporters, the BBC's political editor Chris Mason asks the prime minister if he is ruling out retaliatory tariffs, and if he would consider seeing Trump in person this week.

"A tariff war is in nobody's interests," says Starmer.

"We have not got to that stage, my focus is making sure we don't get to that stage."

The prime minister adds that being pragmatic "does not mean being passive" and partnership "does not mean abandoning principle".

He says that this is why it needs to be clear who the UK stands with and where its interests lie.

He says it is a moment for the country to pull together and welcomes support from Tory leader Kemi Badenoch and across the political spectrum in the UK on the issue.

Starmer says a trade war is no-one's interest, stating that he supports some of Trump's geopolitical efforts.

He says he supports Trump's efforts in pushing forward a ceasefire in Gaza.

He adds that the UK will work closely with the US, Ukraine and other allies to put pressure "where it belongs" on Putin.

Starmer goes on to explain that it is people with the least power who "absorb the shock" of costs being driven up.

He cites households, small businesses and working people as those who "feel it first" when supply chains fracture.

This is why the Labour government, he says, "must use every tool to fight for interest of ordinary people".

The use of tariffs against allies is "completely wrong", says Starmer. It is "not the right way to resolve differences within an alliance".

He says actions like that hurt British workers, business and the British economy.

"That's why I've been so clear on this issue," says Starmer.

Starmer says: "There is a principle here that cannot be set aside because it goes to the heart of how stable and trusted international cooperation works."

He adds that any decision about the future status of Greenland "belongs to the people of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark alone".

He says this right is "fundamental and we support it".

Starmer says a close relationship with the US delivers "concrete outcomes" in the national interest, securing jobs and national security.

He says he is daily contact with all of the key figures in Trump's administration.

The prime minister adds that the security of Greenland matters, and will matter more as climate change reshapes the arctic.

"As sea routes open, and strategic competition intensifies, the high north will require greater attention."

The US and UK are "close allies and close partners", says Starmer. That relationship "matters profoundly".

He says he is determined to keep that relationship "strong, constructive and focused on results".

The US has invested "hundreds of billions" of pounds into the UK because of its "sustained engagement", and cooperation on defence, nuclear capability and intelligence "remains as close and effective" as anywhere in the world.

Starmer begins by saying that, given things have been "markedly more turbulent in recent weeks", what matters most is being clear about the UK's values.

He says the UK holds values that "were not improvised" but "built patiently over time", and that defending those values matters.

Keir Starmer is at the lectern at Downing Street and has started his speech. You can watch it live at the top of the page.

We're expecting to hear his response to Donald Trump's new tariff threats over Greenland. Stick with us.

Chris Mason
Political editor, reporting from Downing Street

Hello from No 9 Downing Street - the home of the government’s main briefing room. The prime minister will be here shortly.

The question is what does he - and European allies - plan to do next?

US President Trump has sent a letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, saying: "The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland."

Trump also says he no longer feels "an obligation to think purely of Peace" after Norway "decided not to give" him the Nobel Peace Prize.

In the message, which Støre confirmed he received to press in Norway, Trump says he can now "think about what is good and proper for the United States of America".

He also questions what right of ownership Denmark has to Greenland: "It’s only that a boat landed there hundreds of years ago, but we had boats landing there, also."

Støre told national newspaper VG that the message was in response to short message he sent to the president on behalf of himself and Finnish President Alexander Stubb.

Update 12:01 GMT: You can read more details from the message in our latest post.