In an apparent climbdown, Trump announces Greenland ‘framework’, backing off US force and tariffs

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

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