A 3D‑printed miniature model of U.S. President Donald Trump, EU and Greenland flags, and the word "Tariffs" appear in this illustration taken January 17, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Amsterdam [Netherlands], January 18 (ANI): David van Weel, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, said that military activities in Greenland are aimed at enhancing security in the Arctic region.
In a post on X, van Weel noted that the Netherlands had taken note of US President Donald Trump’s announcement on tariffs. He said, “We have taken note of President Trump’s announcement on tariffs. Military efforts related to exercises in Greenland are intended to contribute to security in the Arctic region. The Netherlands is in close contact with the EU Commission and partners on our response.”
Earlier in the day, United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer strongly condemned Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on European nations over Greenland, calling the move “completely wrong.” In a statement posted on X on Sunday, Starmer reaffirmed Britain’s stance that the Arctic island is “part of the Kingdom of Denmark, and its future is a matter for the Greenlanders and the Danes.”
He added that Arctic security is a concern for the entire NATO alliance and that all member states should work together to address threats posed by Russia across the region. Starmer also criticized the idea of imposing tariffs on allies pursuing collective security measures.
“Our position on Greenland is very clear — it is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and its future is a matter for the Greenlanders and the Danes. We have also made clear that Arctic security matters for the whole of NATO, and allies should all do more together to address the threat from Russia across different parts of the Arctic,” the UK prime minister said.
“Applying tariffs on allies for pursuing the collective security of NATO allies is completely wrong. We will of course be pursuing this directly with the US administration,” he added.
On Saturday, Trump threatened to impose tariffs on the United Kingdom and other European countries unless they agree to sell Greenland, citing national security concerns and the interests of China and Russia in the territory. (ANI)
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