Danny Kemp and Laurent Thomet
AFP·
22 Jan, 2026 12:24 AM4 mins to read
US President Donald Trump announced a framework for a deal over Greenland after meeting Nato chief Mark Rutte. Photo / Mandel Ngan, AFP
US President Donald Trump announced a framework for a deal over Greenland after meeting Nato chief Mark Rutte. Photo / Mandel Ngan, AFP
United States President Donald Trump backed down today on threats to seize Greenland by force from ally Denmark, announcing a vague deal aimed at ensuring security of the Arctic territory.
Trump cast his retreat – also lifting the promise of sanctions against European nations that spoke out against the threats