"The culture secretary has said the UK will not compromise on its position that Greenland's future must be decided by its own people. Lisa Nandy said US President Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs on the UK and other European allies over the issue is "deeply unhelpful and counterproductive", and that an "adult debate" with the White House was required."
"Nandy said Trump will often "express a very strong view" before encouraging "dialogue". "He welcomes difference of opinion... and what often happens is a negotiation," she said. Asked whether she believed Trump would row back on the tariffs, Nandy said: "I think this is actually a really serious issue, and I think it deserves a far more adult debate than us threatening the United States, and the United States threatening us.""
The UK will not compromise on the position that Greenland's future must be decided by the people of Greenland and the kingdom of Denmark. US threats to impose tariffs tied to a US plan for Greenland are described as deeply unhelpful and counterproductive and have prompted calls for an adult debate with the White House. A proposed 10% tariff on goods from several European countries would start on 1 February and could rise to 25% until a deal for a US takeover of Greenland is struck. No direct conversation has yet occurred between the UK prime minister and the US president, though contact is hoped for. The opposition calls the move completely wrong and intends to pursue the matter directly with the US administration.
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