Graham Lanktree
@glanktree.bsky.social
Canadian in London. Senior Reporter, UK Trade
at POLITICO.
https://www.politico.eu/staff/graham-lanktree/
at POLITICO.
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I hate that this is necessary, but it is. So it’s good that things are moving.
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Europe thinks the unthinkable: Retaliating against Russia
Countries are looking at joint offensive cyber operations and surprise military drills as Moscow steps up its campaign to destabilize NATO allies.
www.politico.eu
November 27, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I hate that this is necessary, but it is. So it’s good that things are moving.
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The Chancellor announced a plethora of policies at the budget. But what are people going to remember? The OBR's analysis, which included the key policies, being published online *before* she started speaking. Our writeup of the leak and key policies here.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-b...
www.politico.eu/article/uk-b...
UK budget leaks early in ‘unprecedented’ blunder
Crucial Office for Budget Responsibility analysis on Rachel Reeves’ plans available online before the chancellor’s budget statement.
www.politico.eu
November 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The Chancellor announced a plethora of policies at the budget. But what are people going to remember? The OBR's analysis, which included the key policies, being published online *before* she started speaking. Our writeup of the leak and key policies here.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-b...
www.politico.eu/article/uk-b...
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EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukraine — and that Vladimir Putin should raise it with Donald Trump.
bloom.bg
November 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
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BREAKING: Europeans finally get seats at Trump’s negotiations on Ukraine peace deal, starting tomorrow.
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Ukraine’s allies rush to counter Trump’s ‘non-starter’ peace plan
Top British and European officials will join high-level talks between the U.S. and Ukraine starting Sunday, after Kyiv’s allies voiced concern at Trump’s proposed deal.
www.politico.eu
November 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
BREAKING: Europeans finally get seats at Trump’s negotiations on Ukraine peace deal, starting tomorrow.
www.politico.eu/article/ukra...
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NEW: Climate summit proposal dodges call to accelerate move from fossil fuels
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Climate summit proposal dodges call to accelerate move from fossil fuels
The final text of a proposed deal would be a disappointment for European countries and low-lying Pacific island nations.
www.politico.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
NEW: Climate summit proposal dodges call to accelerate move from fossil fuels
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In an interview with POLITICO, Sudan’s top envoy in Brussels, Abdelbagi Kabeir, called on EU countries to stop selling arms to the UAE.
He said the bloc is “bound by its own values” to ensure its weapons do not end up being re-exported to war zones such as Sudan.
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He said the bloc is “bound by its own values” to ensure its weapons do not end up being re-exported to war zones such as Sudan.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
In an interview with POLITICO, Sudan’s top envoy in Brussels, Abdelbagi Kabeir, called on EU countries to stop selling arms to the UAE.
He said the bloc is “bound by its own values” to ensure its weapons do not end up being re-exported to war zones such as Sudan.
🔗 politi.co/4r2J3FX
He said the bloc is “bound by its own values” to ensure its weapons do not end up being re-exported to war zones such as Sudan.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to unveil a new agreement with major investment groups at next week’s budget in a bid to get more Brits plowing their money in British companies.
www.politico.eu/article/rach...
www.politico.eu/article/rach...
Reeves targets fresh push to get Brits investing in UK companies
A new compact with top investment houses is expected at the U.K.’s budget next week.
www.politico.eu
November 21, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to unveil a new agreement with major investment groups at next week’s budget in a bid to get more Brits plowing their money in British companies.
www.politico.eu/article/rach...
www.politico.eu/article/rach...
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Former US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said Trump’s tariffs are likely to outlive his administration, sustained by political fears that removing protectionist barriers will alienate workers who fear losing their jobs to off-shoring and AI
Raimondo Says Trump’s Tariffs Hard to Remove for Next President
Former US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said President Donald Trump’s tariffs are likely to outlive his administration, sustained by political fears that removing protectionist barriers will alienate workers who fear losing their jobs to off-shoring and AI.
bloom.bg
November 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Former US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said Trump’s tariffs are likely to outlive his administration, sustained by political fears that removing protectionist barriers will alienate workers who fear losing their jobs to off-shoring and AI
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The UK is too dependent on the United States for its defense and has not adequately invested in a back-up plan should America pull away from Europe, a damning report by a cross-party group of lawmakers has warned.
Britain’s defenses too reliant on Trump’s America, MPs warn
The cross-party Defence Committee says Europe will be “left vulnerable” if the U.S. backs away.
www.politico.eu
November 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
The UK is too dependent on the United States for its defense and has not adequately invested in a back-up plan should America pull away from Europe, a damning report by a cross-party group of lawmakers has warned.
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A Russian spy ship has fired lasers at British forces deployed to monitor the vessel after it entered UK waters, the defence secretary has said.
Russian spy ship ‘directed lasers’ at UK forces, says defense secretary
John Healey said Yantar’s actions were “deeply dangerous” and military options were ready if the vessel changed course.
www.politico.eu
November 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
A Russian spy ship has fired lasers at British forces deployed to monitor the vessel after it entered UK waters, the defence secretary has said.
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An ABC News reporter asked about U.S. intelligence findings that MBS ordered the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.
Trump interrupted, attacked the reporter, then defended MBS: "He knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest by asking something like that."
Trump interrupted, attacked the reporter, then defended MBS: "He knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest by asking something like that."
November 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
An ABC News reporter asked about U.S. intelligence findings that MBS ordered the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.
Trump interrupted, attacked the reporter, then defended MBS: "He knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest by asking something like that."
Trump interrupted, attacked the reporter, then defended MBS: "He knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest by asking something like that."
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NEW: When Andrew Tate landed in the US, Customs & Border Protection seized his electronic devices. But @propublica.org found that a White House official told DHS to return the devices, emphasizing that the request came from the White House.
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
NEW: When Andrew Tate landed in the US, Customs & Border Protection seized his electronic devices. But @propublica.org found that a White House official told DHS to return the devices, emphasizing that the request came from the White House.
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
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British lawmakers are being actively targeted by agents of the Chinese state with lucrative job offers on LinkedIn, according to the UK’s intelligence services.
Chinese agents using LinkedIn to target British MPs
Security services warned China were “actively reaching out to individuals in our community” to “collect information and lay the groundwork for long-term relationships.”
www.politico.eu
November 18, 2025 at 1:18 PM
British lawmakers are being actively targeted by agents of the Chinese state with lucrative job offers on LinkedIn, according to the UK’s intelligence services.
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US trade negotiator Jamieson Greer tells FT that the EU is being too slow in cutting tariffs and red tape - and that the relationship remains “unbalanced” - ahead of talks in Brussels this week
@aimewilliams.bsky.social & @andybounds.bsky.social with the scoop, as ever
@aimewilliams.bsky.social & @andybounds.bsky.social with the scoop, as ever
Trump trade negotiator hits out at EU delays in cutting tariffs and rules on.ft.com/4oUiQrq
Trump trade negotiator hits out at EU delays in cutting tariffs and rules
Jamieson Greer warns bloc that trade remains a ‘flashpoint’ in advance of talks next week
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November 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
US trade negotiator Jamieson Greer tells FT that the EU is being too slow in cutting tariffs and red tape - and that the relationship remains “unbalanced” - ahead of talks in Brussels this week
@aimewilliams.bsky.social & @andybounds.bsky.social with the scoop, as ever
@aimewilliams.bsky.social & @andybounds.bsky.social with the scoop, as ever
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"It was tough to beat Apple, but the Swiss did it." said one administration official.
How the Swiss convinced Trump to drop tariffs with gifts of a Rolex desk clock and a 1 kg gold bar.
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How the Swiss convinced Trump to drop tariffs with gifts of a Rolex desk clock and a 1 kg gold bar.
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How to lobby Trump with Swiss precision: gifts, gold and gab
How the Swiss broke a diplomatic logjam on tariffs by arriving with tributes fit for a king.
www.axios.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
"It was tough to beat Apple, but the Swiss did it." said one administration official.
How the Swiss convinced Trump to drop tariffs with gifts of a Rolex desk clock and a 1 kg gold bar.
www.axios.com/2025/11/14/t...
How the Swiss convinced Trump to drop tariffs with gifts of a Rolex desk clock and a 1 kg gold bar.
www.axios.com/2025/11/14/t...
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European carmakers are looking into ways to scratch components made with parts from China, spooked by deepening geopolitical spats playing out through chipmaker Nexperia and Beijing’s export controls on rare earths – Bloomberg
Nexperia Crunch Sees Carmakers Asking for ‘China-Free’ Supplies
European carmakers are looking into ways to scratch components made with parts from China, spooked by deepening geopolitical spats playing out through chipmaker Nexperia and Beijing’s export controls ...
www.bloomberg.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:40 AM
European carmakers are looking into ways to scratch components made with parts from China, spooked by deepening geopolitical spats playing out through chipmaker Nexperia and Beijing’s export controls on rare earths – Bloomberg
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China warned Japan it would face a “crushing defeat” if it intervenes militarily over Taiwan, after Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi suggested a Chinese attack on Taiwan could threaten Japan’s survival.
November 14, 2025 at 8:24 AM
China warned Japan it would face a “crushing defeat” if it intervenes militarily over Taiwan, after Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi suggested a Chinese attack on Taiwan could threaten Japan’s survival.
October marked the 10th straight month of decline in Canadian travellers to the US. Air travel dropped nearly 24%, while car travel fell more than 30% compared to the same period last year, data from Canada's statistics office shows.
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Canadian boycott of US travel shows no sign of slowing
October marked the 10th month of decreased Canadian travel to the US, with many staying away over political and trade tensions.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:39 AM
October marked the 10th straight month of decline in Canadian travellers to the US. Air travel dropped nearly 24%, while car travel fell more than 30% compared to the same period last year, data from Canada's statistics office shows.
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It’s Donald Trump versus the BBC, as Britain’s public service broadcaster faces a $1 billion lawsuit over an allegedly misleading edit of the US president’s speech.
POLITICO breaks down what happens next — and the risks on both sides of the Atlantic.
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POLITICO breaks down what happens next — and the risks on both sides of the Atlantic.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM
It’s Donald Trump versus the BBC, as Britain’s public service broadcaster faces a $1 billion lawsuit over an allegedly misleading edit of the US president’s speech.
POLITICO breaks down what happens next — and the risks on both sides of the Atlantic.
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/us-d...
POLITICO breaks down what happens next — and the risks on both sides of the Atlantic.
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/us-d...
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To bypass the intra-company stand off at Nexperia, clients are working with Nexperia Europe to purchase silicon wafers directly from its plant in Hamburg, separately transport them to China, and there contract the Dongguan plant for the final packaging
Exclusive: Nexperia customers in talks over workaround to skirt Europe-China chip feud, sources say
Customers of Chinese-owned Dutch chipmaker Nexperia are working with the company on a workaround to bypass a feud between the Europe-based unit and its packaging plant in China, two sources close to the firm told Reuters.
www.reuters.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
To bypass the intra-company stand off at Nexperia, clients are working with Nexperia Europe to purchase silicon wafers directly from its plant in Hamburg, separately transport them to China, and there contract the Dongguan plant for the final packaging
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The withdrawals from the ECT continue.
‼️Commission urges remaining EU member states to withdraw from Energy Charter Treaty, threatens infringement proceedings
👉 to read in @contexte.com today
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👉 to read in @contexte.com today
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Scoop — Commission urges remaining EU member states to withdraw from Energy Charter Treaty, threatens infringement proceedings - Contexte
Scoop — Commission urges remaining EU member states to withdraw from Energy Charter Treaty, threatens infringement proceedings - Contexte
www.contexte.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:42 AM
The withdrawals from the ECT continue.