Heckle comes during rendition of Star-Spangled Banner
US president has threatened tariffs on European nations
Mounting tensions between Europe and the United States moved into the sporting arena on Sunday when a member of the crowd shouted “Leave Greenland alone” as the US national anthem was sung during an NBA game in London.
Actor Vanessa Williams was performing the Star-Spangled Banner before the Memphis Grizzlies faced the Orlando Magic at the O2 Arena when she was interrupted by the heckle. The intervention drew a round of applause and cheers from many in the crowd.
This week Donald Trump threatened a 25% tariff on a slew of European countries, including the UK, unless the US is allowed to buy Greenland. On Saturday, Trump said he would place a 10% tariff on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland beginning on 1 February unless his demands are met. He added the tariff will increase to 25% on 1 June.
