US President Donald Trump says he and Mark Rutte, NATO secretary-general, have “formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland”.
In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, Trump said the agreement was reached after a “very productive meeting”.
“This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations,” the US President said.
Trump did not give details of the framework but said as a result of the negotiations, he would no longer impose the tariffs on European allied countries that were set to begin February 1.
“Further information will be made available as discussions progress,” he added.
The announcement marks a sharp twist in weeks of controversy over Trump’s persistent efforts to purchase Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, a NATO ally.
Denmark and Greenland have insisted that the island is not for sale.
As tensions spike, a handful of European NATO nations have increased their military presences in the territory.
The framework agreement also comes a day after Trump posted a private chat between himself and Rutte, who said he was “committed to finding a way forward on Greenland”.
“Can’t wait to see you,” Rutte added in the text.
Trump has ruled out military force to take over Greenland but has insisted he is open to negotiations.
Earlier, he called Denmark “ungrateful” for refusing to relinquish the island.
