Britain’s Prime Minister delivered a firm message supporting Danish sovereignty during weekend crisis talks: threatening economic sanctions against NATO partners pursuing Greenland represents unacceptable blackmail. Keir Starmer’s intervention reflects European determination to resist economic coercion in territorial matters.
Trump’s plan targets eight European nations, including the United Kingdom, with tariffs designed to pressure Denmark into selling Greenland. Starmer conducted multiple Sunday calls engaging with Danish leadership, European Union officials, and NATO command to coordinate resistance to economic blackmail tactics.
According to official accounts, Starmer consistently emphasized support for Denmark’s sovereign right to determine Greenland’s status without economic coercion. His position that using tariffs to force territorial transfers represents inappropriate policy signals Britain’s firm support for sovereignty principles against economic pressure.
The eight European countries facing tariff threats jointly declared that economic blackmail undermines international norms and partnership foundations. The tariff proposal envisions 10% duties beginning February 1st, with potential escalation to 25% by June 1st designed to force Danish capitulation.
Starmer’s planned Monday press conference will articulate strong British support for Danish sovereignty without proposing economic counter-measures. Officials hope that clear principled opposition combined with maintained dialogue might enable crisis resolution without rewarding blackmail tactics.
