On Wednesday, President Donald Trump revealed that he and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte have set up a framework for future negotiations regarding not only Greenland but the entire Arctic region.
Trump made this announcement on Truth Social just hours after his conversation with Rutte at the World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland. He emphasized that the United States would not take military action to occupy Greenland.
“Following very constructive talks with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, we have laid the groundwork for an agreement about Greenland and indeed the broader Arctic area,” he stated.
“If this plan is put into action, it would greatly benefit the United States as well as all NATO member countries. With this understanding, I will not enforce the tariffs originally set to go into effect on February 1,” he mentioned.
On the same day, stocks began to rise as the risk of a trade conflict over Greenland diminished.
“Further discussions are ongoing regarding Greenland. Additional details will emerge as talks continue,” Trump noted in his post.
“Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, among others as needed, will handle the negotiations. They will report back to me directly,” he added.
During his remarks at Davos on Wednesday evening, Trump said, “A deal will be finalized soon.”
“We’re making gradual progress; we seem to be quite advanced in our efforts. We have everything necessary,” he continued.
While engaging with reporters during his session with Rutte, one journalist pointed out that the Danish foreign minister dismissed Trump’s earlier comments about negotiating for Greenland, suggesting it wasn’t a subject up for discussion.
“Well, they didn’t communicate that to me… I prefer not to speculate. If he had something to say, he would have said it directly to me,” Trump replied.
When asked about a discussion with the Danes, Trump indicated he would prefer to speak with Rutte instead.
“Honestly, he’s more significant,” the president asserted.
