Trump Freezes Tariffs After Greenland Talks With NATO

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Davos: President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he has agreed with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the outline of what he described as a framework for a future deal involving Greenland and the wider Arctic region, prompting him to call off planned tariffs on several European nations.

 The announcement came on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, where Trump and Rutte met earlier in the day. According to the president, the understanding reached with the NATO chief underpins what he portrayed as a strategic pact that could benefit the United States and all allied members if it is ultimately finalised.

 In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said that because of the progress made in talks, he would not proceed with tariffs that had been scheduled to take effect on February 1, a move that had raised tensions between Washington and several European capitals.

 Officials in the president’s inner circle including Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and special envoy Steve Witkoff have been tasked with leading further negotiations on the Arctic agreement, Trump said. He emphasised that they will report directly to him as discussions continue.

 Trump also referenced ongoing dialogue about what he has dubbed “The Golden Dome,” which he says relates to Greenland’s role in broader U.S. defence strategy. While specific details have not been released, the term appears to refer to planned missile-defence or surveillance infrastructure in the Arctic a region of increasing geopolitical focus due to climate change and great-power competition.

 The president characterized his meeting with Rutte as very productive and framed the emerging arrangement as a long-term contribution to NATO’s security posture, particularly against perceived Russian and Chinese influence in the High North.

 European officials have cautiously welcomed the de-escalation of tariff threats but stressed that any formal agreement over Greenland a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark must respect Danish and Greenlandic sovereignty. Rutte himself confirmed the outline of a deal but offered limited public detail beyond what Trump posted online.

 Analysts note that while the tariff pause alleviates immediate diplomatic strain and market anxiety, the ultimate shape of any Arctic accord remains uncertain. Observers also highlight that “framework” language implies a broad outline rather than a finalised treaty or legally binding arrangement.

 As Trump’s team prepares for further talks, European capitals and NATO partners will be watching closely for how the project evolves and whether it can translate political rhetoric into a durable alliance strategy in the Arctic.