Trump U-turns on Greenland Tariffs: No Duties for European Allies

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News18•22-01-2026, 06:21
Trump U-turns on Greenland Tariffs: No Duties for European Allies
- •US President Donald Trump has withdrawn his threat to impose tariffs on European countries over Greenland.
- •Trump announced the cancellation of tariffs, citing a new framework agreement with NATO on Arctic security.
- •Tariffs were initially set to begin on February 1, targeting eight European nations including Denmark, Germany, and the UK.
- •The U-turn follows Trump's earlier ambition to acquire Greenland and his warning of consequences for NATO allies who opposed.
- •Top officials like J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, and Steve Witkoff are involved in negotiating the Greenland deal, which Trump calls an "infinite deal."
Why It Matters: Donald Trump reverses tariff threat on European allies after agreeing on a Greenland security framework with NATO.
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