Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has reaffirmed the UK’s unwavering stance on Greenland, rejecting Donald Trump’s threats.
In response to the US President’s warning of imposing 10% tariffs on countries opposing his territorial ambitions, Nandy emphasized the UK’s opposition while avoiding escalating tensions with the US.
UK opposition leader Keir Starmer criticized Trump’s tariff decision targeting NATO allies as “completely wrong,” a sentiment echoed by Nandy, who described the tariffs as unhelpful and counterproductive.
Nandy reiterated the UK’s position that Greenland’s future should be determined by the wishes of its people and Denmark.
Recent military actions in Greenland by the UK and Denmark have heightened tensions, with Trump threatening tariffs on eight countries, including the UK, if they continue to resist his Greenland acquisition plans.
Nandy emphasized the importance of the UK’s relationship with the US and reiterated the non-negotiable stance on Greenland.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson rejected Trump’s intimidation tactics, with EU ambassadors summoned for urgent discussions on the matter.
The EU’s foreign policy chief warned that tariffs could harm the economies of the US and EU while benefiting China and Russia, prompting concerns about division among allies.