19 January
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has said world leaders and the international community must stand up to US President Donald Trump.
She was speaking after he threatened tariffs for countries who do not back his annexation of Greenland.
South Belfast and Mid Down MP Claire Hanna said:
“Donald Trump has repeatedly shown that he does not care about the harm his ego-driven policies cause. Even by Trump’s standards, he has outdone himself in recent months, with his actions in Venezuela and his increasing threats to take Greenland without the consent of those who live there or his international allies.
“Trump has been allowed a long leash by the international community, but he cannot be permitted to continue down this destructive path without challenge. Attempts to placate him have only emboldened his behaviour, feeding an agenda that has the potential to cause serious damage to international relations.
“World leaders must draw a clear line on Greenland. If these threats are indulged, they will not stop there. I understand the difficult position many leaders find themselves in when dealing with Trump, but this requires collective leadership, including from the Prime Minister and the UK Government, to make clear that any move on Greenland or the introduction of tariffs will not go unanswered.”