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Trump Halts Tariffs, Proposes Arctic Deal as Denmark Defends Greenland Sovereignty

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Trump Reverses Tariff Threats and Announces Arctic Framework President Donald Trump announced on Jan. 22 that the United States will no longer impose the planned tariffs on eight European nations after meeting NATO officials [1][4][2]. He described a “framework of a future deal” covering Greenland and the broader Arctic, emphasizing negotiations over mineral rights and a proposed “Golden Dome” missile‑defense system [4][1]. The framework was presented as a diplomatic path that excludes any use of force to acquire Greenland [1][4][2]. Trump also linked the Arctic proposal to broader security concerns raised at the Davos forum, where he met NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte [4][1].

Denmark Insists Sovereignty Over Greenland Remains Non‑Negotiable Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told reporters that sovereignty over Greenland cannot be bargained away and that only Denmark and Greenland may decide its future [1][2][4]. She offered to discuss security, investment and economic issues but drew a firm line at any transfer of sovereign authority [1][4]. NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte confirmed that sovereignty was not on the agenda during his talks with Trump [1][4]. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said the day ended on a “better note,” signaling openness to constructive dialogue while protecting Danish territorial rights [4].

NATO Emphasizes Alliance Security While Avoiding Sovereignty Concessions NATO spokesperson stated the alliance did not propose any compromise on Greenland’s sovereignty and will continue discussions focused on Arctic security [1][4]. Danish lawmakers pushed for a consolidated NATO Arctic surveillance mission modeled on the Baltic Sentry, receiving backing from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz [1]. The alliance’s focus remains on deterring global competition in the high‑north rather than renegotiating territorial ownership [1][4].

Davos Highlights Board of Peace, Zelensky Visit, and Russian Distancing At the World Economic Forum, Trump unveiled a “Board of Peace” with fewer than 20 signatories, excluding most Western European allies, to oversee Gaza reconstruction and other conflicts [2]. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Davos and was expected to meet Trump on the sidelines, according to two sources [2]. The United Kingdom announced it would not sign the Board’s charter, citing Russian involvement concerns [2]. Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Greenland “none of Russia’s business,” positioning Moscow as detached from the U.S. push while hinting the dispute could be used to weaken Western unity [3].

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