UK Premier Rejects Trump’s Greenland Tariff Plan, Says Allies Should Cooperate on NATO Security

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sharply criticised U.S. President **Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 10 per cent tariff on British goods — and those of other NATO allies — over disagreements related to Greenland, saying the measure is “completely wrong.” In a statement issued late Saturday, Mr Starmer reaffirmed that Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, and its future should be determined by Greenlanders and the Danish government, not through economic pressure or punitive duties. “We have also made clear that Arctic security matters for the whole of NATO,” the prime minister said. “Allies should work more closely together on collective defence rather than being targeted with tariffs. Applying duties to partners for pursuing shared security goals is completely wrong.” The tariff threat announced by President Trump is tied to his broader push to secure a deal that would allow the United States to increase its influence — or potentially control — over Greenland, a strategically located semi-autonomous territory of Denmark. Trump’s plan includes a further rise in tariffs to 25 per cent by June unless progress is made, a move that has drawn widespread criticism from European capitals. Starmer’s remarks reflect growing transatlantic tension over the Arctic island, with several European leaders warning that punitive tariffs could undermine long-standing NATO cooperation. European allies have also emphasised the importance of diplomatic dialogue and mutual respect for sovereignty as they navigate the dispute.