US President Donald Trump has said that a “framework” is now in place for a future deal to acquire Greenland. He also announced that he would remove planned tariffs on European countries that opposed his proposal to purchase the island.

Trump shared the update on Truth Social after meeting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. He said the talks covered Greenland and the wider Arctic region.

“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,” Trump wrote.

Key US officials to lead talks

Trump said discussions are ongoing and include matters related to the Golden Dome. He added that senior officials will lead negotiations on behalf of his administration.

According to Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will be part of the team handling the talks.

Tariffs on Europe dropped

The US president also said he would cancel tariffs of up to 25 per cent that he had earlier threatened to impose from February 1. These tariffs were aimed at Denmark and several European allies.

The countries affected included Britain, France, and Germany, which had sent troops to Greenland in support of Denmark. Trump said the tariffs would no longer be implemented.

Trump rules out use of force

Donald Trump also stepped back from earlier remarks suggesting he might use military force to bring Greenland under US control. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, he clarified his position.

The US president said the United States “probably won’t get anything unless I decide to use excessive strength and force, where we would be, frankly, unstoppable.”

“But I won’t do that,” he added. “That’s probably the biggest statement I made, because people thought I would use force. I don’t have to use force. I don’t want to use force. I won’t use force.”

‘Ultimate long-term deal’

When asked whether the United States would gain sovereignty over Greenland, Trump initially hesitated. He then described the plan as a long-term arrangement.

“It’s the ultimate long-term deal,” he said.

Trump also highlighted security and economic benefits, including access to resources. “I think it puts everybody in a really good position, especially as it pertains to security, and minerals and everything else,” he said.

“It’s a deal that people jumped at, really fantastic for the USA, gets everything we wanted.”

NATO chief downplays sovereignty talks

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte later said that Greenland’s sovereignty was not discussed during his meeting with Trump. Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark.

Speaking in a televised interview with Fox News’ “Special Report with Bret Baier,” Rutte offered limited details about the proposed “framework.”

“We have a good agreement to really start working on these issues,” Rutte said. He also noted earlier that significant work remains before any final deal can be reached.