US EditionUK PM Starmer hopes calm discussion can avert trade war with Trump over Greenland
Starmer calls for diplomacy to prevent a trade war as Trump threatens tariffs on UK and allies over Greenland, stressing the island's future belongs to its people and Denmark.
- 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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