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Trump Hints at Retreating from Greenland Tariff Threat Amidst 'Framework' Agreement

Published January 22, 2026, 07:21
Trump Hints at Retreating from Greenland Tariff Threat Amidst 'Framework' Agreement

Donald Trump has hinted he will withdraw the threat of imposing tariffs on European countries, following a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte regarding Greenland. He announced that a 'framework for a future agreement' has been reached for the autonomous territory of Denmark. The discussion concerns broader cooperation in the Arctic, with a focus on Greenland and security issues. Trump stated that the agreement could include cooperation in developing a missile defense shield and in the mining of rare earths, which are critical for technology. Ruttee clarified that the issue of Greenland's sovereignty was not discussed, but they focused on protecting the region from increasing activities by Chinese and Russians. Greenland has vast reserves of rare earths, which remain largely untapped. Trump's initial stance was aggressive, but a de-escalation appears to have taken place. However, the reaction from locals is negative, as they fear the potential loss of their autonomy and the exploitation of their resources.