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Starmer and European leaders criticise Trump plan to apply tariffs over Greenland

January 18, 2026

European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, have condemned President Trump's plan to impose tariffs on several allies in response to opposition against the U. S. acquiring Greenland. The proposed tariffs, which could reach up to 25%, are viewed as a threat to transatlantic relations and have prompted calls for an emergency EU meeting to address the potential fallout.

A woman waves a Greenlandic flag as people attend a protest against President Donald Trump's demand that the Arctic island be ceded to the US, in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland

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Key Highlights

Trump announced a 10% tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland.
The tariffs are set to begin on February 1 and could increase to 25%.
European leaders described the tariffs as 'unacceptable' and a threat to cooperation.
EU officials warned that the proposed tariffs could lead to a dangerous cycle of retaliation.
An emergency meeting of the EU's 27 member states is planned to address the crisis.

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Starmer and European leaders criticise Trump plan to apply tariffs over Greenland

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