British Foreign Secretary Rejects Tariff Threats Over Greenland Sovereignty
January 19, 2026
January 19, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper informed the House of Commons that the United Kingdom will oppose proposed tariffs from the U.S. linked to the future of Greenland. Speaking in London, Cooper stated that Greenlandic sovereignty remains a matter solely for the people of Denmark and Greenland, rejecting the use of economic pressure against allies as counterproductive.
The foreign secretary emphasized that Arctic security must be maintained through NATO c . . .
The foreign secretary emphasized that Arctic security must be maintained through NATO c . . .