US President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. (Reuters)
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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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