Trump Softens Stance On Greenland, Revokes Tariff Threat After Talks With NATO Chief

US President Donald Trump has pulled back from his threat to impose tariffs on European countries over Greenland, striking a more measured tone after talks with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum. The move suggested a tactical shift, easing immediate economic pressure while leaving broader ambitions open.

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the tariffs, which had been due to take effect on 1 February, would no longer go ahead following what he described as productive discussions with the Nato chief.

“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,” Trump wrote. He said the outline would benefit both the United States and its Nato allies, explaining that this was why he had decided to abandon the planned tariffs.