Trump ‘strikes framework of a deal’ on Greenland with NATO, US president claims

"A framework" has been decided

Trump has spent the day at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, at which he gave one of his usual rambling speeches.

However, this evening, the US president has claimed to have decided "a framework" for a future deal over Greenland with NATO.

Taking to Truth Social he said: "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.

"Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st.

"Additional discussions are being held concerning The Golden Dome as it pertains to Greenland. Further information will be made available as discussions progress.

"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!"

NATO secretary general Mark Rutte has since confirmed Trump's post and said it is "exactly to the point".

He told reporters: “His Truth Social post is exactly to the point, and I totally agree with that,” Mr Rutte told reporters, saying he had a “very good meeting” with Trump.

When he was asked for more information, Rutte responded: “Read the Truth Social post.”

The deal will see Trump withhold from imposing tariffs on much of Europe as he had planned.

Since returning to office at the start of 2025, Donald Trump has been pressing for the acquisition of the icy territory.

Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that the US “needs” Greenland for “national security”.

This is the main narrative behind the threats that, by acquiring the territory, the US could expand military operations in the name of fending off Russia and China.

Many people believe the real reason Trump wants Greenland is for its resources which include rare earth minerals, uranium, iron, zinc, lead, gold, copper, and potentially oil.

Whether the Europeans overtly share their reasons for sending troops to Greenland or not, it is no coincidence NATO, which let's not forget the US are a founding member of, is conducting 'Arctic missions' in the territory.

Reports disclose that the European envoy is made up of personnel from Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, Finland and the Netherlands.

Germany sent a reconnaissance team of 13, France a team of 15 mountain specialists, one navy officer from the Netherlands, two military liaison officers from Finland, three officers from Sweden and two from Norway.

The UK sent one British officer joining a reconnaissance group.

The personnel arrived yesterday (15 January).

Speaking to 300 Greenlanders who had gathered in Copenhagen, Greenland Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen stressed unity and told the crowd: "We choose the Greenland we know today, as part of the Kingdom of Denmark."