Starmer and European Leaders Criticise Trump Plan to Apply Tariffs over Greenland The US president has announced that several European allies, who are opposed to his plans to buy Greenland, will face 10% tariffs starting from February. Reaction from European Leaders European leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer, have expressed strong criticism of the US president’s decision to impose tariffs on European countries over their opposition to the purchase of Greenland. Background The US president’s plan to buy Greenland has been met with significant international opposition, particularly from European nations. The move is seen as an attempt to assert US influence over the Arctic region.