In response to inquiries about the possibility of acquiring Greenland through force, President Donald Trump provided a concise “no comment” during an interview with NBC News. Trump had previously stated that the United States would secure Greenland “one way or another” and had issued warnings of imposing tariffs on nations opposing his intentions for the island.
Following Trump’s trade war threats concerning Greenland, Sir Keir Starmer urged for calm and downplayed the likelihood of a U.S. invasion. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of resolving the dispute over Greenland, a mineral-rich region strategically positioned in the Arctic, through peaceful discussions among allies rather than resorting to military actions or trade conflicts.
Dismissing the idea that Trump was serious about using military force to annex Greenland, the Prime Minister signaled that Britain would not participate in a trade war over the matter. Trump proposed imposing a 10% tariff on all British exports to the U.S. starting from February 1, escalating to 25% from June 1, until a deal is struck for the U.S. to purchase Greenland from Denmark.
In addition to Britain, Trump announced similar tariff measures against Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Finland, all of which are NATO members. When asked about the possibility of a U.S. invasion of Greenland, Sir Keir expressed doubts and emphasized the need for calm discussions and adherence to ethical values in resolving the issue.
In an urgent address from Downing Street, Sir Keir urged unity in facing the crisis and reiterated the stance that the sovereignty of Greenland should be determined solely by Greenland and Denmark. Stressing the inappropriateness of using tariffs against allies, he emphasized the significance of resolving differences within alliances through dialogue and not resorting to economic pressure.
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