"I know some people will want to say: Why hasn't the prime minister been matching Donald Trump tweet-for-tweet?' All of that. I honestly say to you, we would be in a much worse position as a country. He has shown calm leadership, which got us the first trade deal with the US, which got us the lowest tariff."
"Trump last week threatened to impose tariffs on countries that do not go along with his plan to annex Greenland, increasing pressure on European allies who have opposed his effort to take over the Arctic territory. Relations also appeared to worsen after the US president later suggested Britain's decision to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius which he described as an act of great stupidity was among the reasons for him wanting to take over Greenland."
Britain avoided matching Donald Trump tweet-for-tweet to prevent escalation and protect national interests. The prime minister navigated a difficult international situation with calm leadership that secured the first trade deal with the US and the lowest tariff. Trump threatened tariffs on countries that do not support his plan to annex Greenland, increasing pressure on European allies who opposed the effort. Relations worsened after Trump suggested Britain's ceding of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling it "an act of great stupidity," as among reasons for wanting Greenland. European leaders condemned perceived new colonialism while Britain adopted a cautious early approach.
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