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Danish soldiers disembark at the harbor in Nuuk, Greenland, on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.
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The eight European countries targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland have criticized the move in an unusually strong joint statement, warning that his threats “undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.” Trump’s threat sets up a potentially dangerous test of U.S. partnerships in Europe. Several European countries have sent troops to Greenland in recent days, saying they are there for Arctic security training. The Republican president appeared to indicate that he was using the tariffs as leverage to force talks over the status of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark.
Starmer says Trump’s Greenland tariff threat 'completely wrong' and a trade war in no one’s interest
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on allies over Greenland is “completely wrong.” He believes a trade war is in no one’s interest. Starmer emphasizes Britain’s support for Greenland and Denmark’s right to decide the Arctic island’s future. He has worked to maintain a strong relationship with Trump, highlighting the importance of the U.K.-U.S. partnership. However, he insists this doesn’t mean ignoring differences. At a news conference in London, Starmer said being pragmatic doesn’t mean being passive, and partnership doesn’t mean abandoning principles.
