Greenland-Arctic Deal Framework Established, Trump Says
"Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, we have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region.
"This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Trump withheld specifics but confirmed negotiations are continuing. "Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st," he added. He also referenced ongoing talks concerning the Golden Dome in relation to Greenland.
The president said Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and "various others" will lead negotiations.
Tariff Threats and European Pushback
Just last week, Trump threatened to levy 10% tariffs on imports from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland beginning Feb. 1, escalating to 25% in June unless Washington secured "the complete and total purchase of Greenland."
European leaders swiftly rejected the ultimatum, reaffirmed solidarity with Denmark, and pledged coordinated resistance.
Military Force Ruled Out
Speaking earlier at the World Economic Forum (WEF), Trump dismissed speculation that he might use military power to seize Greenland. “We probably won’t get anything unless I decide to use excessive strength and force, where we would be, frankly, unstoppable, but I won’t do that,” he said.
“That’s probably the biggest statement I made, because people thought I would use force, but I don’t have to use force. I don’t want to use force.”
Greenland’s strategic Arctic location, mineral wealth, and concerns over Russian and Chinese influence have fueled Trump’s interest. Denmark and Greenland have repeatedly rejected any sale, stressing Danish sovereignty.
‘This is forever’
Later in an interview with media, Trump said he and Rutte had "a concept of a deal."
"I think it's going to be a very good deal for the United States, also for them, and we're going to work together on something having to do with the Arctic as a whole, but also Greenland," he said.
Trump emphasized permanence: "This is forever."
Asked if the dispute should be labeled a "trade war," Trump replied, "I think so. I don't see us fighting with Denmark."
Denmark’s Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen flatly rejected any negotiations or sovereignty transfer to the US.
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