Washington, United States — U.S. President Donald Trump says a framework deal has been formed in talks about Greenland.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the framework emerged following discussions with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO’s) Secretary General.
He described it as a future-oriented agreement that goes beyond Greenland, but across the Arctic region.
Trump claimed the proposed framework would benefit both the United States and its NATO allies, though he did not provide specific details.
However, international reports said the deal included access to Greenland’s strategic mineral resources.
Acquiring or buying the said territory was not indicated.
Following this, Trump said he would no longer proceed with previously threatened tariffs to several European countries.
Earlier, Trump will impose a 10% tariff to eight EU countries including Denmark, who happens to administer Greenland, for the next month.
It will be upped to 25% if no such transactions to acquire Greenland were made.
Denmark welcomes Trump’s sudden change of heart but still insists that Greenland is not for sale.
TRUMP TALKS AT WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM OVER GREENLAND BID
Prior to this, Trump’s Greenland bid echoed at the 56th World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
Trump reiterated his ambition to acquire the territory, who he described facing growing security risks from Russia or China.
He maintained that the United States is best positioned to help secure it.
At the same time, Trump clarified that the US would not use military force to achieve its goals.
He also complained that Washington shoulders a heavy burden in supporting NATO, claiming the United States often receives from little to no in return.
NATO is crucial about the said issue because the United States and Denmark are both members of the organization.
According to the world leaders, Trump’s ambition could jeopardize the organization completely.
On the other hand, Russian President Vladimir Putin said issues surrounding Greenland do not concern Moscow.