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Danish PM thanks Starmer for support over Greenland

Danish PM thanks Starmer for support over Greenland

Summary

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen thanked Sir Keir Starmer for his support against U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to take over Greenland. President Trump has backed off from imposing tariffs and reached an agreement on Arctic security with NATO after discussions at the World Economic Forum.

Key Facts

  • Danish PM Mette Frederiksen met Sir Keir Starmer in the UK and expressed gratitude for his support regarding Greenland.
  • President Donald Trump previously suggested the U.S. could take control of Greenland, a Danish territory.
  • Trump has withdrawn threats of imposing 10% import tariffs on eight countries, including the UK.
  • An agreement on Arctic security was reached with NATO during discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
  • The UK worked closely with NATO to ensure the withdrawal of Trump's sanctions threat.
  • The proposed agreement might involve cooperation among NATO countries on Arctic security, though details are limited.
  • The UK emphasized diplomatic coordination to achieve this outcome.

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