The American president, Donald Trump, affirmed on Wednesday that he had agreed with the Secretary General of NATO on “the framework of a future agreement” concerning Greenland, at the same time renouncing the tariff reprisals announced against several European countries.”Following a very productive meeting I had with the Secretary General of the I’LL TAKE Mark Rutte, we have established the framework for a future agreement regarding Greenland and, indeed, the entire Arctic region” he argued on his platform Truth Social.
He made the proclamation a few hours after delivered an accusatory speech to the Davos economic Forum which did not foreshadow this new advancement.
“This solution, if it materializes, will be very beneficial for the United States of America as well as for all countries of the I’LL TAKE” he assured in a message stingy with details seeming to signal a possible decline.
The message makes no mention of a possible American annexation of the autonomous Danish territory, which he has been demanding with increased intensity in recent weeks.
Then appearing before the media,the american president evaded the question of a journalist who asked him if the agreement granted ownership of the island to the United States. After hesitating, he spoke of a “long term agreement”.
I’LL TAKE in Greenland.
A “business concept”
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In an interview with the economic information network CNBC, the American president declared that the Americans and their interlocutors had practically a plan concept
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He added that the United States and its European allies would collaborate on issues of minerals and ” Golden Dome », the US government’s anti-missile defense system project.
They’re going to be involved in Golden dome and they’re going to be involved in mineral rights, and so are we.
he said.
It remains to be seen what the United States was able to concretely gain from this confrontation, launched by Donald Trump, which was likely to threaten the very existence of the Atlantic Alliance.
According to sources from New york Timesthe announcement followed a meeting of theI’LL TAKE during which senior military officials from the member states discussed a compromise under which Denmark would cede sovereignty over small portions of Greenlandic territory to the United States, where Washington could establish military bases.
A Danish-American agreement of 1951, concluded in the middle of the Cold War, already allowed Washington to extend its military presence in Greenland. the United States itself chose to significantly reduce the number of people deployed in Greenland, dropping over the decades from 10,000 to 200.
Denmark welcomes “positive messages”
Trump Governance Reaches Tentative Trade Deal, Amidst Greenland Interest
The Trump administration has reportedly reached a tentative agreement to avert new tariffs on European and British goods, following a period of escalating trade tensions.The deal, announced Saturday, postpones planned tariffs of 10% to 15% that were set to take effect February 1, despite existing trade agreements with London and the European Union. Further increases to 25% were threatened if no agreement was reached by June 1.
This development initially boosted markets, with the American dollar strengthening against the euro. Though, Tuesday saw markets decline again after President Trump reiterated his threats. Pressure also mounted in bond markets, with a Danish pension fund announcing plans to sell US Treasury bonds, and others considering similar action.
Geopolitical Considerations and Greenland
The trade negotiations unfolded against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical interest in Greenland. The United States has a military base on the vast Arctic island, which holds significant, largely untapped mineral resources and is considered strategically crucial. Recent weeks have seen president Trump emphasize the perceived threat posed by Russia and China in the region. Notably, he also extended an invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to join his self-described “Peace Council.”
Reports indicate a recent, unsuccessful diplomatic meeting in Washington involving danish and Greenlandic officials. sources also suggest president Trump linked his interest in Greenland to his pursuit of a nobel Peace Prize, even going so far as to send a text message on the matter.
Negotiation Team and Reactions
President Trump has tasked Vice-President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and special envoy Steve Witkoff with continuing the negotiations. witkoff is currently involved in issues related to the gaza Strip and the war in Ukraine.
The news was met with mixed reactions in Washington. Republican Senator John Cornyn praised the administration’s chief negotiator, while Democratic Rep. Brendan Boyle commended the president for preserving the status quo.
With information from The Guardian, New York Times, Le Monde and Agence France-Presse
