US President Donald Trump has reached a “framework of a future deal” with NATO chief Mark Rutte regarding Greenland and the wider Arctic region, leading to the abandonment of plans to impose tariffs on European countries. Trump’s threat to take control of Greenland had sparked widespread condemnation, with leaders rejecting his stance and European countries vowing to respond unitedly. Despite previously announcing tariffs on European nations, Trump stated at the World Economic Forum that negotiations, not force, would be used in discussing the acquisition of Greenland. The reversal on tariffs was welcomed by Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard, who highlighted the impact of working with allies against Trump’s demands.
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