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UK PM Starmer tells Trump tariffs on allies over Greenland are 'wrong'

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on January 18, 2026

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· Last updated: January 19, 2026

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UK PM Starmer tells Trump tariffs on allies over Greenland are 'wrong'
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Jan 18 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday after talking to the leaders of Denmark, the EU and NATO, to say he believed "applying tariffs on

UK PM Starmer tells Trump tariffs on allies over Greenland are 'wrong'

Jan 18 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday after talking to the leaders of Denmark, the EU and NATO, to say he believed "applying tariffs on allies for pursuing the collective security of NATO allies is wrong".

A Downing Street spokesperson said Starmer held phone calls with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. He then spoke to Trump.

"In all his calls, the prime minister reiterated his position on Greenland. He said that security in the High North is a priority for all NATO allies in order to protect Euro-Atlantic interests," the spokesperson said.

(Reporting by Ruchika Khanna in Bengaluru; Editing by Elizabeth Piper, Alexander Smith and Nia Williams)

Key Takeaways

  • UK PM Starmer criticizes Trump's tariffs on allies.
  • Starmer emphasizes NATO's collective security importance.
  • Calls held with Denmark, EU, and NATO leaders.
  • Greenland security is a priority for NATO allies.
  • Starmer communicated UK's stance to Trump.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NATO?
NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance of countries from North America and Europe established for mutual defense against aggression.
What is collective security?
Collective security is a system in which states work together to strengthen their security and deter aggression against any member state.

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