By Admin 
US-NATO Relations: Amid threats of imposing tariffs on European countries and speculations of military action regarding Greenland, US President Donald Trump has indicated softness in his stance.
After a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during the World Economic Forum (WEF), Trump has decided to withdraw the proposed tariffs on European countries for the time being. This is being seen as a soft but more practical change in Trump’s strategy.
decision to impose tariff postponed
Giving information on his social media platform ‘Truth Social’, Donald Trump said that the tariffs implemented from February 1 will not be extended further. He told that this decision has been taken after a very positive meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
“Based on a productive meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, we have created a framework for a future agreement regarding Greenland and indeed the entire Arctic region,” Trump wrote.
Emphasis on US-NATO cooperation
The US President said that the proposed structure will be in the interest of both America and its NATO allies. For this reason he has withdrawn the decision to impose tariff. He also told that talks on the ‘Golden Dome’ related to Greenland are still going on. According to Trump, this conversation will be led by Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. If needed, other officers will also join in and everyone will report directly to him.
Denmark’s reaction came forward
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has welcomed Trump’s decision. He said that this step is a positive sign among America’s ambitions regarding Greenland. “The day ended better than it started,” Rasmussen responded.
NATO chief expressed confidence
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte assured Trump during the meeting that in case of crisis, America’s allies will stand firmly with Washington. Referring to NATO’s role after 9/11, he said that at that time the allies fought with American forces in Afghanistan, where some soldiers never returned. Trump praised this assurance and described Rutte as trustworthy, although he also indicated that tensions over Greenland had cast some doubt on the allies’ commitment.
Trump retreats from military stance on Greenland
During his speech in Davos, Trump also distanced himself from earlier rhetoric about military control of Greenland. He once again described Greenland as important for America’s national security and said that due to the increasing global competition in the Arctic region, its strategic importance has increased significantly.
Describing Greenland as a piece of ice, Trump said that the demand for control over it is not very big. He said, “What I am asking for is a cold and remote place that can play an important role in world peace and security. This is a very small demand compared to what we have given for decades.”