Why the UK won’t retaliate to Trump tariffs over Greenland – The Latest

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Presented by Lucy Houghwith Peter Walker; produced by Bryony Moore; lead producer Zoe HitchJanuary 19, 2026 at 05:42 PM

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Following Donald Trump's threat of tariffs against NATO allies who don't support his plan to acquire Greenland, the possibility of retaliatory tariffs from the UK has been addressed. Keir Starmer stated at a press conference that implementing tariffs would be an inappropriate response. The situation arose after Trump suggested tariffs if allies didn't back his Greenland proposal. Peter Walker, the Guardian's senior political correspondent, discussed the UK's likely course of action with Lucy Hough, as reported on YouTube. The UK's opposition leader is publicly against escalating the trade dispute with the US through retaliatory measures.

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Peter Walker 40% Lucy Hough 40% NATO 60% Greenland ×270% United States 70% UK 80% Keir Starmer ×290% Donald Trump ×290%

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