UK PM Keir Starmer.
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Moneycontrol21-01-2026, 18:48

Starmer Defies Trump on Greenland, Chagos Islands Deals

  • British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared he would not succumb to US President Donald Trump's pressure regarding Greenland's future.
  • Starmer stated Britain would not compromise its principles on Greenland despite Trump's threats of tariffs.
  • Trump has threatened tariffs on European nations, including Britain, for opposing his claims on Greenland.
  • Starmer also faced criticism from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch over Trump's condemnation of the Chagos Islands deal.
  • The Chagos agreement involves Britain handing the archipelago to Mauritius and leasing the US-UK military base there for a century.

Why It Matters: Keir Starmer firmly rejected Donald Trump's pressure on Greenland and defended the Chagos Islands agreement.

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