Donald Trump retreated from threats over Greenland after the UK and European allies firmly raised concerns about the island’s sovereignty, David Lammy revealed.
Speaking to the media , Lammy said the US president had responded to our concerns by abandoning suggestions of using military force or trade sanctions to take control of the Danish territory.
He said European countries were now “back where we wanted to be”, with discussions returning to negotiation.
Trump stepped back from his earlier stance on Wednesday, easing tensions with Denmark and other Nato allies. He also dropped a proposed 10% import tax on eight countries, including the UK, that had opposed his demands, citing progress toward a possible future deal on Greenland.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer later told MPs he would not yield on Greenland’s right to self-determination, while Downing Street credited quiet diplomacy for the shift in Washington’s position.
Lammy said he had never believed Trump would actually use force to annex Greenland, adding that the president’s change of tone followed clear messages from the UK and Europe about respecting international law and Nato allies. He described the retreat from threats as proof that the US had listened.
Also, Lammy said the UK–US relationship remained special, particularly on defence and security.
However, he acknowledged a changing global landscape, warning that major powers were increasingly using pressure rather than legal processes to resolve disputes.
He added that as the US focuses more on Asia, Europe will need to take on a stronger leadership role within Nato in the years ahead.
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