Keir Starmer to hold emergency press conference on Trump tariff threat

On 18 January 2026, GB News reported that UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene an emergency press conference on Monday, 19 January, after Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on British goods, an action Starmer called "wrong." The meeting, to be held from Downing Street, aims to outline Britain’s approach to working with its allies and uphold the nation’s values in trade policy. Starmer will also address the implications for UK‑Greenland trade, given the disputed tariff potential, and reaffirm the government’s commitment to multilateral negotiations. The announcement follows Trump’s recent phone call to U.S. officials and signals the UK’s readiness to defend its trade interests amid escalating protectionist rhetoric.