Starmer’s Criticism of Trump’s Greenland Tariffs Misses the America First Context

When UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls President Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on European nations a “completely wrong” move over Greenland, he misses the bigger picture: safeguarding America’s strategic interests against growing global threats. While London frames this as a dispute with NATO allies, Washington is defending national sovereignty and securing an invaluable Arctic foothold. Is It Wrong to Demand Allies Share the Burden of Security? Starmer decries tariffs imposed on countries sending troops to Greenland as punishment for collective security efforts under NATO. Yet, how long will America tolerate freeloading from nominal allies who enjoy protection but resist...