Trump backs down on Greenland, cancels tariff threat
(AP) — United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday scrapped the tariffs that he threatened to impose on eight European nations to press for US control over Greenland. It's a dramatic reversal shortly after insisting he wanted to get the...
Trump abandons tariff threat after ‘framework’ Greenland deal
Trump told reporters after his post that he would release the specifics of the agreement shortly.
Trump says agreed 'framework' for US deal over Greenland
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had reached a framework for a deal over Greenland following a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte, and that he would therefore waive tariffs scheduled to hit European allies. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.
Trump tells Davos he won’t use force to take Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump insisted he wants to “get Greenland, including right, title and ownership,” but he said he wouldn’t employ force to achieve that — using his speech Wednesday at the World Economic Forum to repeatedly deride European allies and vow that NATO shouldn’t stand in the way of U.S. expansionism.
Trump says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland in Davos address
US President Donald Trump insisted he won't use force to acquire Greenland in a speech at the World Economic Forum
Trump walks back tariff threat against EU countries over Greenland
US President Donald Trump has reversed plans to impose tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland, citing a “framework of a future deal,” halting the threatened 10–25% duties.
In Davos speech, Trump repeatedly refers to Greenland as 'Iceland'
DAVOS: US President Donald Trump repeatedly made an apparent gaffe in a speech on Wednesday (Jan 21) to world leaders assembled in Switzerland by referring to "Iceland" several times instead of his much-coveted Greenland, with the White House furiously denying any confusion on his part.The 79-year-old Republi
Trump covets Greenland, insults allies and talks up US economy at Davos
US President Donald Trump arrived at the Economic World Forum in Davos on Wednesday, where he used his keynote speech to hector world leaders in the audience, boast about his domestic policies and reiterate…
Trump cancels tariff threat, says NATO's Rutte agreed to Greenland deal 'framework'
President Donald Trump on Wednesday withdrew ⁠a threat to impose tariffs on eight European nations for ‍their opposition to his ambitions for US ownership of Greenland, saying he had reached the outlines…
Trump’s ‘Gaza Board of Peace’ poses challenge to United Nations
US President Donald Trump's ambition for the ‘ Gaza Board of Peace’ seems to be a challenge for the United Nations.
Trump To Unveil 'Board of Peace' At Davos After Greenland Backtrack
US President Donald Trump will show off his new "Board of Peace" and meet Ukraine's leader at Davos on Thursday -- burnishing his claim to be a peacemaker a day after backing off his own threats against Greenland.
Greenland news: Trump announces 'complex' deal over island
US President Donald Trump calls announced framework for a deal on Greenland "complex" as details remain unclear. DW has the latest.
Trump announces Greenland deal ‘framework,’ backing off threats of force and tariffs
US president silent on whether agreement will give America control of the Arctic island; NATO chief says 'there's still a lot of work to be done'
Trump: Greenland agreement 'a deal everyone is happy with'
US President Donald Trump called off looming tariffs on European countries over Greenland after he said he reached a "framework of a future deal" over the island during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Trump's Board of Peace is dividing countries in Europe and the Middle East
Israel's prime minister and several countries in the Middle East have said they will join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace.
Trump's tariff threats over Greenland push EU to suspend trade vote
Jan. 21 (UPI) -- European Union lawmakers said Wednesday that approval of the trade agreement between the bloc and the United States is suspended until President Donald Trump's threats over Greenland end.
Donald Trump drops threat of tariffs over Greenland and says a deal is in the works
Trump confirmed that previously threatened trade measures will not go ahead following a deal “which everyone is very happy with”.
Trump claims he and NATO chief formed 'framework of a future' deal on Greenland
Editor’s Note: This headline has been updated to correct an errant quotation mark.President Donald Trump announced he was backing down from his threats to seize control of Greenland from the Danish government. In a Truth Social post, Trump said, "Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had ...
In Davos, Trump Repeats Case For Greenland, But Disavows Use Of Force
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, US President Donald Trump again argued that the United States should acquire Greenland, saying it would enhance the security of NATO. A political analyst warned the Greenland debate is distracting from Ukraine and is likely welcomed by Russia.
Trump, Sisi and Gulf states back new ‘board of peace’ for Gaza at Davos
Egypt "announces its acceptance of the invitation and its commitment to fulfilling the relevant legal and constitutional procedures," the statement said, praising Trump's Middle East policies.
NATO chief aims to deescalate Europe-US crisis as Davos braces for Trump
NATO chief Mark Rutte said Wednesday "thoughtful diplomacy" was needed to deal with tensions over Greenland, as President Donald Trump headed to Davos pushing US claims on the territory. Rutte has sought to deflect Trump's interest in the Danish autonomous territory into a broader discussion at NATO on bolstering Arctic security and has dismissed the crisis could cause the collapse of NATO. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley tells us more.
Trump heads for frosty welcome in Davos amid tension with European allies
The US President Donald Trump is on his way to the Davos World Economic Forum. He is not expecting a warm reception from many of his European allies who are in attendance, who are opposing his attempts to take over Greenland. The day before, French President Emmanuel Macron answered his tariff threats saying he preferred "respect to bullies", and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney sided with European members of NATO, saying Canada was committed to the alliance's article 5.
8 Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia, accept invite to join Board of Peace
Trump acknowledges some countries may need parliamentary approval to join group; Slovenia latest country to decline to participate, while Vatican says pope received invitation
NATO chief Rutte 'may have explained to Trump existing US rights in Greenland'
'There really are no substantive concessions that Mark Rutte could have given Trump', FRANCE 24's Brussels correspondent Dave Keating explains, adding that the NATO chief may 'have just explained to Trump the existing rights that the US has in Greenland and sold this to Trump as something new'. Trump cancelled his tariff threat on several European nations after coming to terms with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on a “framework of a future deal” on Arctic security.
Trump demands 'immediate negotiations' to acquire Greenland, vows not to use force
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, the US president described the self-governing Danish territory as a “piece of ice” that is “part of North America.”
Trump says NATO agreed to ‘framework’ of future Arctic deal, cancels tariff threat over Greenland
Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he was canceling his planned tariff on U.S. allies in Europe over US control of Greenland after he and the leader of NATO agreed to a ‘framework of a fut...
'Not Russia's Business': Why Putin Is Gleeful Over Trump's Greenland Gambit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has distanced Moscow from Donald Trump's Greenland ambitions, saying that the United States and its NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) allies will sort the matter among themselves.
Trump's 'Board Of Peace': Who's Joining, Who's Not And Who's In Waiting
Several countries have said they will join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, while a few European nations have declined their invitations. Many have not yet responded to Trump's invites.
Trump's Greenland climbdown: Don't let it fool you, this crisis is far from over for NATO
Whether a deal is done or not, Donald Trump's willingness to publicly humiliate and bully traditional allies should be a huge wake-up call. At best, they've just been bought some more time.
Top NATO official reveals details of stunning meeting with Trump that produced Greenland deal 'framework'
NATO chief Mark Rutte says U.S. versus Danish control of Greenland was not discussed in his talks with President Donald Trump, which led to an agreement on new Greenland "framework."
Slagging world leaders and WW2 callbacks - The standout bits from Trump's rambling Davos speech
It was 70 minutes of some of Trump’s usual notes, but Greenland stole the spotlight.
Trump forced to accept NATO's 'off-ramp' on Greenland: former ambassador
CNN reported Wednesday afternoon that President Donald Trump had a "deal" with NATO over Greenland that satisfied him. Former NATO U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns seemed dubious, noting, "We'll have to see about this. The devil will be in the details."However, he noted, the "off-ramp" that internatio...
Greenland: Trump ‘won’t use force’ but asks for immediate negotiations
US President Donald Trump insisted he won’t use force to take Greenland in a speech at the World Economic Forum, despite claiming that the Danish autonomous territory was a "core national security interest" for the US. He called for immediate negotiations to discuss what he called the "acquisition" of the Arctic territory.
Trump At WEF Summit Davos: From Ridiculing Canada, NATO To Greenland Push - Key Highlights
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump delivered a speech, questioning NATO’s commitment to defending the United States and accusing the alliance of treating Washington “very unfairly.” He said the US would always defend NATO allies but was unsure whether they would reciprocate, reiterating that Europe must take primary responsibility for the Ukraine war.
Trump says he’s cancelling tariff threat after ‘framework of a future deal’ struck with NATO Secretary General
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he was canceling his planned tariff on U.S. allies in Europe over US control of Greenland after he and the leader of NATO agreed to a ‘framework of a future deal’ on Arctic security. The abrupt about-face emerged hours after Trump had insisted that he wants to “get Greenland, including right, […]
‘It’s Our Territory’: Trump Shocks Davos With Greenland Claim And ‘Golden Dome’ Strategy
He described the Arctic territory as vital to NATO security, global stability and future US defence planning.
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