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UK PM Starmer hopes calm discussion can avert trade war with Trump over Greenland

On January 19, 2026, Keir Starmer said calm discussion was needed to avoid a trade war after Donald Trump threatened tariffs on allies over Greenland, delivering an emergency address from Downing Street.
Trump framed Greenland as vital for security, warning rivals could seize it and threatening tariffs on eight countries that sent personnel there last week.
Economists warn threatened tariffs could cut 0.50% off United Kingdom economy GDP, while European Union officials have discussed retaliatory tariffs on 93 billion euros of U.S. imports.
Starmer said he will speak to the US president again in the coming days after speaking on Sunday to press for calm, signalling Britain would not seek retaliatory tariffs.
Davos this week is expected to bring European leaders raising Greenland, while Starmer warned UK must preserve ties with Europe and the US to avoid a trade and alliance spiral.

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