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Speaker Mike Johnson Addresses U.K. Parliament, Seeking to Cool Tensions Over Trump’s Greenland Push

Allies are rattled by Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland and his attack on the UK’s Chagos plan.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer shakes hands with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson outside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomes U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to 10 Downing Street on Monday in London.

Overview

  • Johnson became the first U.S. House speaker to address both Houses of the U.K. Parliament during events marking 250 years since American independence.
  • He said his mission in London was to “help calm the waters,” after meeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer and endorsing dialogue to resolve the dispute.
  • Trump has refused to rule out the use of force and has threatened tariffs in pursuit of U.S. control of Greenland, alarming NATO partners.
  • Some reports said Trump threatened a 10% tariff on U.K. goods from February 1, rising to 25% from June 1, alongside similar measures for several European countries.
  • Johnson praised U.K.–U.S. security cooperation, citing a recent seizure of a Russian‑flagged tanker, and framed current disputes within broader threats from China and Russia.