Greenland: ‘Terrible idea’ -.Kemi Badenoch condemns Trump’s tariff threat on UK

UK Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, has condemned US President Donald Trump’s threat to slam new tariffs on the UK and several European countries over the dispute involving Greenland.

In a statement posted on her official X handle on Saturday, Badenoch described the move as a terrible idea.

She said, “President Trump is completely wrong to announce tariffs on the UK over Greenland. People in both the UK and US will face higher costs. These tariffs will be yet another burden for businesses across our country.

“The sovereignty of Greenland should only be decided by the people of Greenland. On this, I agree with Keir Starmer.”

Her remarks are coming against the backdrop of Trump’s announcement that he plans to raise import taxes on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland, amid opposition to his proposal that the US should take control of Greenland.

The White House had said that a 10 percent tariff could take effect from 1 February, with the possibility of rising to 25 percent at a later stage.

According to Trump, US ownership of Greenland is necessary for national security and has not ruled out the use of force.