Could the King cancel his visit to the US over Trump’s tariff threats?
Calls for King Charles to cancel US visit amid Greenland row
- Donald Trump has threatened 10 per cent tariffs on UK goods, escalating to 25 per cent, if Britain opposes his bid to acquire Greenland from Denmark.
- These tariff threats have cast doubt on King Charles's anticipated state visit to the US in April, which aims to revitalise trade relations.
- Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey urged the Prime Minister to tell Trump that the King's visit should be cancelled if the tariffs proceed.
- Sir Keir Starmer criticised Trump's use of tariffs against allies as “completely wrong” and not the way to resolve differences.
- Starmer avoided advising the King directly on the visit, stressing the importance of a strong US relationship for security, while acknowledging differences of opinion.