UK MPs urge King Charles to cancel US trip amid Greenland tariffs threat
British lawmakers have issued a stern warning to King Charles III, urging him to cancel his planned state visit to the United States if President Donald Trump pushes ahead with threatening tariffs on countries opposed to purchasing Greenland. The Liberal Democrats' Ed Davey said that the UK should not be seen as an "extortionist" for refusing to back down, and warned that the king's visit would only embolden Trump's "bullying behaviour".
Trump has vowed to impose a 10% tariff on eight European countries - including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, Netherlands, and Finland - if they do not support his bid to buy Greenland. The US president has claimed that the island is necessary for national security, but world leaders have fiercely resisted the move, saying it would undermine Greenland's sovereignty.
The European Union has been in emergency talks about retaliatory tariffs, with diplomats warning of a "range of options" to respond to Trump's threat. In the UK, some politicians are also exploring ways to pressure the US administration into changing course.
In contrast, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has taken a hardline stance on the issue, stating that Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and its future should be determined by the Greenlanders and Danes. Nigel Farage has also weighed in, saying that tariffs would hurt the UK and suggesting an alternative solution.
As tensions escalate, King Charles's planned state visit to the US remains uncertain. His brother Prince William, who is also expected to visit the US this year, will mark the first state visit by a reigning British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II in 2007.
British lawmakers have issued a stern warning to King Charles III, urging him to cancel his planned state visit to the United States if President Donald Trump pushes ahead with threatening tariffs on countries opposed to purchasing Greenland. The Liberal Democrats' Ed Davey said that the UK should not be seen as an "extortionist" for refusing to back down, and warned that the king's visit would only embolden Trump's "bullying behaviour".
Trump has vowed to impose a 10% tariff on eight European countries - including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, Netherlands, and Finland - if they do not support his bid to buy Greenland. The US president has claimed that the island is necessary for national security, but world leaders have fiercely resisted the move, saying it would undermine Greenland's sovereignty.
The European Union has been in emergency talks about retaliatory tariffs, with diplomats warning of a "range of options" to respond to Trump's threat. In the UK, some politicians are also exploring ways to pressure the US administration into changing course.
In contrast, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has taken a hardline stance on the issue, stating that Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and its future should be determined by the Greenlanders and Danes. Nigel Farage has also weighed in, saying that tariffs would hurt the UK and suggesting an alternative solution.
As tensions escalate, King Charles's planned state visit to the US remains uncertain. His brother Prince William, who is also expected to visit the US this year, will mark the first state visit by a reigning British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II in 2007.
! I mean, come on, Trump thinks he can just strong-arm Europe into backing his Greenland takeover? And now our own politicians are getting cold feet because they don't want to be seen as "extortionists" 
. But honestly, it's about time someone stood up for Denmark and Greenland's sovereignty 
. I'm not buying the tariff threat as some kind of clever negotiating tactic – let's call it what it is: a bully move 
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. Trump thinks he can just swoop in and take Greenland because no one else will stand up to him? Please 
. I think our own Prime Minister is being way too cautious on this one – it's time for some bold leadership 
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I mean, seriously, who tries to buy an island and then threatens everyone else for not backing them up? It's like he thinks the world revolves around him, which, spoiler alert, it doesn't. And now our king is caught in the middle of this drama? 
Not cool, mate. King Charles III should just stay home and have a nice cuppa instead of dealing with all this chaos. At least that sounds like a peaceful life to me 
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I mean, who doesn't love a good game of extortion? And let's be real, the UK should totally just roll over and play nice with Trump - we don't want any drama or conflict 
. I'm all for Prime Minister Starmer taking a hardline stance, but also, can we please not forget that Greenland is literally part of Denmark... like, it's not exactly up for grabs 
. And Nigel Farage's alternative solution? Sounds about as feasible as winning the lottery 
. Let's just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show - I'm low-key excited to see what kind of drama Trump stirs up next 
King Charles and Trump going at it over Greenland like, can't they just chill? 
it sounds like some kind of crazy plot from a bad movie 
what do you guys think? 
The UK's stance on this matter is particularly interesting, with some politicians like Nigel Farage advocating for an alternative solution that doesn't involve tariffs 
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Starmer is taking a strong stance on the issue, emphasizing the importance of Greenland's sovereignty 
Will King Charles's planned state visit to the US get the green light, or will it be cancelled altogether? The uncertainty surrounding this event is palpable 
. I mean, what's next? The UK saying they're not going to back down over Brexit because some guy in the States is breathing down their necks? It's just not how diplomacy works, you know? 
the king's trip to the us is gonna be all about drama anyway... like what's the point of even going if trump's just gonna throw around threats and tariffs? 
it's not like the uk has a lot to lose or anything... 
It's like, come on, mate! Can't we just have a chill convo about it? The idea of the King having to cancel his trip is pretty harsh 
, but let's not forget that we're still in a pandemic 
and we need everyone to work together on some real issues. Can't we focus on the NHS or climate change instead of this tariffs drama? 
Meanwhile, Greenland's economy is roughly 80% reliant on Danish subsidies 
. It's no wonder Trump's threatening tariffs would have a ripple effect across Europe.
. In fact, during Queen Elizabeth II's visit in 2007, over 10 million people watched the ceremony on TV in the UK alone 
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. But hey, let's keep an eye on those EU emergency talks and see what kind of "range of options" they come up with 
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This is getting a bit heated already, and we should focus on finding a solution that works for everyone involved. Let's not jump to conclusions or make assumptions about the US president's intentions. 
i don't get why trump can just make up his mind like that and threaten other countries... 
doesn't seem very diplomatic or fair... 
we know the UK has its own interests, so stop acting like we're some kind of doormats 
anyway back to this greenland thing... i feel bad for the danes cuz trump is just being his usual toxic self but at the same time its like who cares about greenland really? idk maybe im just not feeling the whole 'save the world' vibe right now i need a nap 
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