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UK PM Starmer: time for 'hard yards' on Arctic security after U.S. tariff threat dropped
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 22, 2026
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UK PM Starmer addresses Arctic security challenges after US tariff threat is lifted, emphasizing NATO's role and future initiatives.
UK's Starmer Emphasizes Tough Path Ahead for Arctic Security
Challenges in Arctic Security
LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said there would be "hard yards" ahead to address security concerns in the Arctic after U.S. President Donald Trump dropped threatened tariffs against European countries opposed to his desire to acquire Greenland.
Impact of US Tariff Threat
A framework deal on Greenland agreed with Trump would require NATO allies to step up on Arctic security and the first results of this will be seen this year, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told Reuters on Thursday.
NATO's Role in Arctic Security
"It's a good thing that yesterday, the threat of tariffs against the United Kingdom was lifted," Starmer said in a statement read to reporters by his spokesperson.
Future Security Initiatives
"Now we can start the hard yards of finding a way forward on security in the Arctic."
(Reporting by Andrew MacAskill, writing by Alistair Smout; editing by Sarah Young)
Key Takeaways
- •UK PM Starmer highlights Arctic security challenges.
- •US tariff threats against Europe have been dropped.
- •NATO to increase focus on Arctic security.
- •Greenland acquisition by Trump was a contentious issue.
- •Future security initiatives are being planned.
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