NATO Chief: Greenland's Status Not Discussed with Trump Amid Tariff Reversal

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CNBC TV18•22-01-2026, 08:48
NATO Chief: Greenland's Status Not Discussed with Trump Amid Tariff Reversal
- •NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated that Greenland's status with Denmark was not raised in his recent talks with Donald Trump.
- •Trump backed away from tariff threats and ruled out military force to acquire Greenland, indicating a potential deal for the Danish territory.
- •Trump seeks a "Golden Dome" missile-defense system and access to critical minerals in Greenland to counter Russian and Chinese Arctic ambitions.
- •Rutte emphasized Trump's focus on protecting the Arctic region from increasing Chinese and Russian activity.
- •Greenland and Denmark have consistently affirmed that Greenland is not for sale.
Why It Matters: NATO chief confirms Greenland's ownership not discussed with Trump, who reversed tariff threats.
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