President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has “formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland” after a “very productive meeting” with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Trump met with Rutte in Davos shortly after speaking at the World Economic Forum and doubling down on his push to acquire Greenland. The president said that in light of the “framework” for the deal, he will suspend the additional tariffs he had planned to impose on February 1 on European countries that oppose his push for Greenland.
“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,” Trump said. “This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations. Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st.”
The initial framework will kick-start serious negotiations on the United States acquiring Greenland, according to Trump, who added that Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and special envoy Steve Witkoff will run point on the talks.
“Additional discussions are being held concerning The Golden Dome as it pertains to Greenland. Further information will be made available as discussions progress,” he added. “Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and various others, as needed, will be responsible for the negotiations — They will report directly to me. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
During his speech in Davos, Trump said he would not use military force to take over Greenland, but added that he wants to begin negotiations immediately. Trump has repeatedly said that Greenland, which is overseen by Denmark, is vital for U.S. national security, arguing that the United States must make a move on the territory before it’s taken over by China or Russia.
“It’s the United States alone that can protect this giant mass of land, this giant piece of ice, develop it and improve it and make it so that it’s good for Europe and safe for Europe and good for us,” he said. “And that’s the reason I’m seeking immediate negotiations to once again discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the United States.”
Greenland and Denmark, along with America’s European allies, oppose the United States taking over control of the Arctic territory.
Trump’s pause on the additional tariffs comes as the European Union voted on Wednesday to suspend a trade deal with the United States over Trump’s push for Greenland.
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