Trump softens stance on Greenland, withdraws decision on tariff on European countries (Photo- Reuters)
Digital Desk, Davos/Washington. US President Donald Trump has softened his aggressive stance on Greenland and has completely withdrawn the threat of imposing tariffs on European allies.
Posting on Truth Social, Trump said a "framework" for a future agreement involving Greenland and the entire Arctic region has been created following a "very productive" meeting in Davos with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. On this basis, the 10% tariff applicable from February 1 (which could later increase to 25%) has been cancelled.
Trump wrote in his post that based on a very productive meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, we have drawn up the framework for a future agreement regarding Greenland and indeed the entire Arctic region. If this agreement is reached, it will be of great benefit to the United States and all NATO countries. Based on this understanding, I will not impose tariffs effective February 1.
Trump further said that additional discussions are underway related to "Golden Dome" (the US's proposed missile defense shield), which also involves Greenland. He has held Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff responsible for negotiating the matter. These officials will report directly to Trump.
Trump had recently threatened to impose tariffs on eight European countries, namely Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, France, Germany, Britain and the Netherlands, because these countries were opposing his proposal to hand over or sell Greenland to the US. These countries had recently sent small contingents for military exercises in Greenland, which Trump saw as a challenge. The threat sent shockwaves through global markets and plunged trans-Atlantic relations into deep crisis.
But Trump changed his stance after meeting with NATO chief Rutte during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. NATO spokeswoman Alison Hart described the meeting as "productive" and said the framework would focus on Arctic security, with the main goal being to prevent Russia and China from gaining a foothold in the Arctic either economically or militarily. Negotiations will move forward with Denmark and Greenland.
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