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Donald Trump drops his Greenland tariff threat after a standoff with the UK, saving the global economy from a trade war that could have rippled down to Kenya.

The Art of the Deal met British stoicism, and for once, the Deal blinked. In a geopolitical standoff that threatened to plunge the global economy into chaos, Donald Trump has withdrawn his threat to impose 10% tariffs on the UK and NATO allies over his bizarre bid to buy Greenland.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, speaking today, credited "British pragmatism" for the de-escalation. But make no mistake: this was a high-stakes poker game played on the Arctic ice. Trump’s demand to purchase the autonomous Danish territory—and his threat to punish those who stood in his way—was not just a real estate fantasy; it was a test of NATO’s resolve.
For Kenya, this news is a reprieve. A trade war between the US and Europe would have devastated global supply chains. "When the West sneezes, Africa catches a cold," notes economist David Ndii. A 10% tariff on the UK would have shrunk the British economy, inevitably reducing their demand for Kenyan tea and flowers. We dodged a bullet.
Trump may have backed down on tariffs, but his eyes are still on the prize. The "Greenland Purchase" is off the table for today, but the era of economic coercion is just beginning. Britain survived this round. The question is, who will be the next target?
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