London: Visiting US House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Tuesday that his country and the UK can resolve their differences over the issue of Greenland, which made quite an uproar with President Donald Trump threatening tariffs against opposing countries.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Johnson addressed the British Parliament as part of the 250th anniversary of US Independence from British rule. He emphasized the longstanding alliance between the UK and the US, highlighting their mutual respect and constructive partnership over the years. "I told the president (Donald Trump) that I felt my mission here today was to encourage our friends and help to calm the waters, so to speak, and I hope to do so," Johnson stated. He urged both nations to continue their dialogue and seek resolutions, as they have successfully done in the past.
The tension between the UK and the US escalated following President Trump's stance on Greenland. Trump asserted that Greenland should be under US control to counter threats from Russia and China. This position, along with threats of tariffs against the UK and other NATO and European allies, sparked criticism and backlash.
Johnson made history as the first-ever sitting House Speaker to address the British parliament, marking a significant moment in UK-US relations amidst the ongoing diplomatic discussions.