Keir Starmer rules out retaliatory tariffs against US

The Guardian - World News Political StrategyNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Pippa Crerar and Peter WalkerJanuary 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM

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Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, has ruled out retaliatory tariffs against the United States following threats from Donald Trump to impose them on NATO allies regarding Greenland. Starmer stated that US tariffs would harm the British economy and prefers addressing the issue through calm discussion. He emphasized that the future of Greenland is a matter for its people and Denmark alone. Despite Trump's threats and pressure to condemn them more forcefully, Starmer aims to maintain a strong UK-US relationship, particularly in defense and security. He believes a trade war is not in the UK's interest and seeks a pragmatic solution to avoid serious consequences for the country.

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Starmer said he was talking to EU leaders as well as commission chief, Ursula von der Leyen.

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Threatening tariffs on allies is the wrong thing to do, completely wrong.

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Any decision about the future status of Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland and the kingdom of Denmark alone.

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Keir Starmer has ruled out imposing retaliatory tariffs on the United States.

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US tariffs would damage the British economy and were “in no one’s interests”.

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Denmark 40% North Atlantic Treaty Organization 50% Greenland ×470% United Kingdom ×370% United States ×380% Donald Trump ×480% Keir Starmer ×790%

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retaliatory tariffs 90% keir starmer 90% trade war 80% us tariffs 70% uk-us relationship 70% greenland 60% donald trump 60% nato allies 50% security relationship 50% diplomatic approach 40%