Davos 2026: US President Donald Trump softens stance on Greenland? Makes BIG statement

Davos: US President Donald Trump's stance on Greenland appears to have softened. In his speech in Davos on Wednesday, Trump clarified that he would not use military force to annex Greenland. He also stated that the US and NATO countries are discussing a framework agreement for the security of the Arctic region. However, he still emphasized Greenland's strategic importance to the United States.

After a meeting with NATO Chief Mark Rutte in Davos, Trump also withdrew the tariff threat he had issued to eight countries, including Britain, over the Greenland issue. Following the meeting, Trump said, "After a very productive meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, we have outlined a framework for a future agreement regarding Greenland." He added that this agreement would be very good for NATO's European allies.

Later, speaking to Fox News on Thursday, Trump said that negotiations for an agreement on Greenland are ongoing. Trump said, "It's actually being negotiated right now, the details of it, but frankly, it's a matter of our (America's) overall access. There's no end to it, there's no time limit."

What could be in Trump's Greenland agreement?

According to a New York Times report, White House officials said that the US is currently discussing a model similar to the one used with Britain. Under this model, Denmark would have to relinquish its sovereignty over certain parts of Greenland, which would then be completely controlled by the US, and military bases would be established there.

In addition, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also told Reuters that under this agreement, all NATO member states would have to increase their role in the security of the Arctic region. Now it is the responsibility of NATO commanders to look into additional security measures. Non-NATO partner countries will also have a role to play.

What did Denmark and Greenland say?

Officials from Denmark and Greenland have also commented on the potential deal regarding Greenland. Greenland's Deputy Prime Minister, Mute Egede, said, "We will not give away any part of our land."

He added, "No matter how much pressure others exert, our country will not be given away, nor will our future be gambled with. This is our land, and we will decide its future."

Furthermore, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also emphasized that her country would not negotiate on its sovereignty. She said, "We are open to dialogue regarding security in the Arctic region, but this will not involve our territorial integrity. Only Greenland and Denmark have the right to make agreements concerning matters related to Denmark and Greenland."