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MNN US · January 19, 2026 · 1 min read

Starmer rejects US tariff threat over Greenland acquisition

What happened: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticised President Trump's threat of new tariffs related to the UK's interest in acquiring Greenland, calling the threat 'completely wrong'.

Why it matters:

  • Potential tariff war could impact trade relations between the UK and US.
  • The dispute involves strategic interests in Greenland, affecting international diplomacy.

MNN Take: The UK is emphasising its values and opposing tariff threats amid ongoing discussions about Greenland, highlighting tensions in UK-US trade and foreign policy.

Sources: NYTimes US