Donald Trump drops tariffs threat as he strikes ‘major Greenland deal’ | World | News
Donald Trump has sensationally announced he is dropping his threats to impose tariffs on the UK and other European allies after claiming to have reached a breakthrough with NATO over Greenland.
Earlier today, the US President launched an explosive outburst during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he took aim at those opposing his plan to acquire the Arctic island. Just days ago, Mr Trump had threatened to charge a 10% tariff from February 1 “on any and all goods” sent from some countries – including the UK and European allies – to the US. The figure would have jumped to 25% from June 1 until a deal was reached over Greenland. But in a sudden shift away from his recent threats, Mr Trump has now made a dramatic U-turn on tariffs.
Taking to his Truth Social platform, Mr Trump wrote: “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.
“This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America and all NATO nations.
“Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st.
“Additional discussions are being held concerning The Golden Dome as it pertains to Greenland. Further information will be made available as discussions progress.
“Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and various others, as needed, will be responsible for the negotiations — they will report directly to me. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
The US President had only earlier on Wednesday doubled down on his threats to secure the Arctic island, a self-governing territory of NATO ally Denmark, but ruled out the use of force to do so.
He had threatened eight NATO countries, including Britain, with new tariffs in response to their opposition to his ambitions for the mineral-rich territory.
Bernd Lange, chair of Parliament’s International Trade Committee and standing rapporteur for the US, said the decision was taken following a meeting of political group representatives.
