Former US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States and NATO have agreed on the broad framework of a future deal concerning Greenland and the wider Arctic region, following what he described as a “very productive meeting” with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said the proposed arrangement, if finalised, would be “a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations”. He did not disclose specific details of the framework, but indicated that it covers both Greenland and strategic issues across the Arctic, a region of growing geopolitical importance amid increased military, economic and environmental competition.
Citing this understanding, Trump announced that he would not proceed with tariffs that were scheduled to come into effect on 1 February. The nature of the tariffs and the countries or sectors they would have targeted were not specified in the statement, but the decision suggests a temporary easing of trade-related tensions linked to the broader negotiations.
Trump also said that further discussions are underway regarding what he referred to as “The Golden Dome” in relation to Greenland. While he did not elaborate, the phrase appears to suggest potential defence, security or strategic infrastructure considerations tied to the island, which holds significant importance due to its location in the Arctic and its proximity to North America and Europe.
According to Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and other officials, “as needed”, will lead the negotiations. He added that all involved would report directly to him, underscoring his intention to maintain close oversight of the talks.
Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has long been of strategic interest to the United States, particularly for defence and Arctic security reasons. NATO has also increasingly focused on the Arctic as climate change opens new shipping routes and intensifies competition among major powers.
No official confirmation or detailed response has yet been issued by NATO or the Danish government regarding Trump’s claims. Trump concluded his statement by saying that further information would be released as discussions continue.