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Trump Reaches Greenland Deal, Lifts Tariffs on Europe

US President Donald Trump announced a framework for a Greenland deal after meeting with NATO's Secretary General. In response, he has canceled the planned 10% tariffs on eight European nations. This decision follows his negotiations with Mark Rutte.


Trump Reaches Greenland Deal, Lifts Tariffs on Europe

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he has reached a framework for an agreement on Greenland following his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Consequently, he will withdraw the imposition of tariffs on several European allies. In a post on his Truth Social, Trump did not specify the details of the framework, stating: 'We have established a framework for a forthcoming agreement on Greenland, and indeed the entire Arctic region.' He added: 'Based on this understanding, I will not impose the tariffs that were scheduled to take effect on February 1st.' Previously, Trump had announced his intention to impose new 10% tariffs on eight European countries.