British Prime Minister Keir Starmer
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Moneycontrol19-01-2026, 16:09

Starmer Slams Trump's Tariff Threats Over Greenland Row, Urges Calm Discussions

  • British Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized US President Donald Trump's tariff threats regarding Greenland as 'completely wrong'.
  • Starmer emphasized that a trade war serves no one's interests and would harm British workers, businesses, and the economy.
  • He stressed the importance of preserving alliances and allowing Greenland's future to be decided by its people and Denmark.
  • Starmer revealed he spoke with Trump, clarifying that military personnel in Greenland were assessing Russian risks, not for an invasion.
  • Unlike the EU, Starmer advocates for pragmatic, calm discussions to avoid a 'downward spiral' of trade wars and weakened alliances.

Why It Matters: Keir Starmer condemns Trump's tariff threats over Greenland, advocating for diplomacy and alliance preservation.

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