Rachel Reeves pulls out of London Stock Exchange event after new Trump tariff threat

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Mark SweneyJanuary 19, 2026 at 10:28 AM

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UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves cancelled her appearance at a London Stock Exchange event celebrating the FTSE 100's rise after Donald Trump threatened tariffs on several European countries, including the UK. The tariffs, proposed in response to the US not being allowed to purchase Greenland, caused market unease, with the FTSE 100 and other European markets opening lower. Reeves instead attended a press conference with Keir Starmer at Downing Street, where the Prime Minister called for calm discussion with the US. The LSE event proceeded without Reeves, led by its chief executive. Trump's proposed tariffs, potentially reaching 25%, are set to begin in February, impacting goods from eight European nations.

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Deutsche Bank 30% Julia Hoggett 30% France ×240% Keir Starmer 50% FTSE 100 ×260% UK ×270% London Stock Exchange ×270% Greenland ×270% United States ×380% Rachel Reeves ×490% Donald Trump ×490%

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trump tariff threat 90% trade tariffs 80% stock market 70% financial markets 60% london stock exchange 60% geopolitical risk 50% economic impact 50% greenland 40%

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