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London [UK], January 18, 2026, BNN Web Staff: <\/strong>United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump\u2019s threat to impose trade tariffs on European nations over Greenland, describing the proposal as \u201ccompletely wrong\u201d and contrary to the spirit of allied cooperation.<\/p>\n

In a statement shared on X on Sunday, Starmer reaffirmed the UK\u2019s position that Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, stressing that decisions about its future rest solely with the people of Greenland and the Danish government.<\/p>\n

The British Prime Minister also underlined the strategic importance of the Arctic, noting that security in the region is a collective responsibility of the NATO alliance. He emphasised that member states must work in unison to counter growing challenges posed by Russia across the Arctic region.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur position on Greenland is very clear\u2014it is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, and its future is a matter for the Greenlanders and the Danes,\u201d Starmer said. \u201cArctic security is an issue for the whole of NATO, and allies should strengthen cooperation to address threats in different parts of the region.\u201d<\/p>\n

Taking direct aim at Trump\u2019s remarks, Starmer said that penalising allies with tariffs for pursuing shared security goals undermines NATO\u2019s core principles. \u201cApplying tariffs on allies for acting in the collective security interests of NATO is completely wrong. We will raise this matter directly with the US administration,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Trump on Saturday warned that the United States could impose tariffs on the United Kingdom and several European countries unless they agree to negotiations over the sale of Greenland. Claiming national security concerns linked to China and Russia\u2019s growing interest in the Arctic, Trump said the move was necessary to protect US interests.<\/p>\n

In a social media post, Trump outlined plans to levy a 10 per cent tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland starting February 1, 2026, with the rate rising to 25 per cent from June 1, 2026, unless an agreement is reached. He argued it was \u201ctime for Denmark to give back\u201d after years of US support.<\/p>\n

Greenland\u2019s strategic location and rich mineral resources have long attracted global attention, but leaders in Denmark and Greenland have repeatedly rejected any suggestion of a sale, asserting their right to self-determination.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, several European nations\u2014including Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands and Finland\u2014have deployed small military contingents to Greenland, while Denmark has expanded its own presence in response to heightened Arctic tensions.<\/p>\n

The escalating rhetoric has raised concerns across Europe about potential strain within NATO, with some leaders warning that any unilateral US attempt to acquire Greenland could seriously damage the alliance\u2019s unity and credibility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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