British Prime Minister Starmer Rejects Trump Demands for Greenland and Defends Chagos Agreement

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly refused to yield to U.S. demands for Greenland. He remains firm despite tariff threats and a Chagos deal reversal.

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British Prime Minister keir starmer has publicly refused to yield to demands from donald trump for the United States USUS to acquire Greenland, stating that the United Kingdom GBGB will not change its position even under the threat of new tariffs. The refusal comes as donald trump explicitly linked a reversal of his support for the recent agreement between the United Kingdom GBGB and Mauritius MUMU regarding the Chagos Islands to the ongoing pressure over the Arctic territory. The British government remains focused on its existing diplomatic commitments despite the escalating rhetoric from Washington.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to the media at 9 Downing Street in central London on Monday, January 19, 2026, following U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to increase tariffs until a deal is reached for the U.S. to purchase Greenland. Jordan Pettitt/Pool via REUTERS
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to the media at 9 Downing Street in central London on Monday, January 19, 2026, following U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to increase tariffs until a deal is reached for the U.S. to purchase Greenland. Jordan Pettitt/Pool via REUTERS
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