Graham Lanktree
@glanktree.bsky.social
Canadian in London. Senior Reporter, UK Trade
at POLITICO.
https://www.politico.eu/staff/graham-lanktree/
at POLITICO.
https://www.politico.eu/staff/graham-lanktree/
Reposted by Graham Lanktree
Accelerate EU CPTPP alignment. Set out new approaches to reconcile economic security and openness. Send the message to US companies, you'll be better here.
Don't get into a retaliatory spiral. Don't get into China or the US mindsets. Focus on strengths.
Don't get into a retaliatory spiral. Don't get into China or the US mindsets. Focus on strengths.
January 18, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Accelerate EU CPTPP alignment. Set out new approaches to reconcile economic security and openness. Send the message to US companies, you'll be better here.
Don't get into a retaliatory spiral. Don't get into China or the US mindsets. Focus on strengths.
Don't get into a retaliatory spiral. Don't get into China or the US mindsets. Focus on strengths.
Manfred Weber, president of the European People’s Party, the largest political group in the European Parliament, said on Saturday that agreement with the US is no longer possible.
January 17, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Manfred Weber, president of the European People’s Party, the largest political group in the European Parliament, said on Saturday that agreement with the US is no longer possible.
True, true. We'll see.
January 17, 2026 at 5:09 PM
True, true. We'll see.
I would trust him to make good on this threat with an EO.
He's looking for leverage to get Greenland.
He's looking for leverage to get Greenland.
January 17, 2026 at 5:05 PM
I would trust him to make good on this threat with an EO.
He's looking for leverage to get Greenland.
He's looking for leverage to get Greenland.
"Starting on February 1st, 2026, all of the above mentioned ... will be charged a 10% Tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America. On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25%." x.com/i/status/201...
Commentary: Trump Truth Social Posts On X on X: "We have subsidized Denmark, and all of the Countries of the European Union, and others, for many years by not charging them Tariffs, or any other forms of remuneration. Now, after Centuries, it is time for Denmark to give back — World Peace is at stake! China and Russia want" / X
We have subsidized Denmark, and all of the Countries of the European Union, and others, for many years by not charging them Tariffs, or any other forms of remuneration. Now, after Centuries, it is time for Denmark to give back — World Peace is at stake! China and Russia want
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January 17, 2026 at 5:05 PM
"Starting on February 1st, 2026, all of the above mentioned ... will be charged a 10% Tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America. On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25%." x.com/i/status/201...