U.S. President Donald Trump has eased his stance on imposing tariffs as leverage to take control of Greenland, ruled out the use of force, and said a deal could be nearing to resolve the dispute over the Danish territory.
In a post on his social media platform, President Trump said he had reached an understanding with the NATO Secretary General on a “framework of a future deal” focused on Arctic security, a move that could help defuse tensions with broader geopolitical consequences.
According to President Trump, Western Arctic allies could work toward an agreement that meets his demand for a “Golden Dome” missile-defense system and access to critical minerals, while countering the influence of Russia and China in the Arctic region.
The statement came hours after Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he reiterated that the United States needed Greenland for both national and global security, adding that NATO members could agree to U.S. control and that Washington would be “very appreciative.”
Speaking to reporters after a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, President Trump said the proposed long-term arrangement would “make everybody happy.”
However, Rutte said he did not discuss the central issue of Danish sovereignty over Greenland during his meeting with Trump. In a televised interview, the NATO chief provided few details about the claimed “framework” for a deal referenced by the U.S. president.
(Photo Caption: U.S. President Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum in Davos)
