US EditionUK's Starmer Says Trump's Tariff Threats Over Greenland 'Completely Wrong'
Starmer denounces Trump's tariffs as unjust, emphasizing NATO unity and Arctic security; tariffs start at 10% on Feb 1 and will rise to 25% on June 1 if no deal is reached.
- On Saturday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned President Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs over Greenland as completely wrong and said the UK will pursue the matter directly with the US administration.
- Mr Trump said starting February 1st, 2026, tariffs will begin at 10%, rising to 25% on June 1st, 2026, until a Greenland purchase deal is reached to block China or Russia.
- Hundreds gathered in Nuuk and thousands rallied across Denmark in support of Greenlandic self-governance, while Emmanuel Macron, President of France, called tariff threats unacceptable and vowed a united European response.
- Domestic political fallout includes UK politicians condemning tariffs, warning higher costs for people in the UK and US, and added burdens for businesses across the UK.
- Since the start of 2026, the UK has intensified Arctic security discussions, with Sir Keir Starmer raising concerns with Mr Trump, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte, while EU warnings highlight tariff threats risking transatlantic tensions.
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World Leaders React to Trump’s 10 Percent Tariff on 8 European Countries
World leaders criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement on Jan. 17 of a 10 percent tariff on eight European countries who don’t support his bid to acquire Greenland for national security reasons. Trump has said if the United States doesn’t gain control, China or Russia will take it. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the tariff on allies “completely wrong.” “Our position on Greenland is very clear—it is part of the Kingdom of Denm…
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French President Emmanuel Macron, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and other officials voiced support for Denmark, Greenland, and principles of international law in statements denouncing Trump's tariffs on Jan. 17.
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