Donald Trump drops trade war threat after 'very productive' Nato meeting on Greenland takeover

Donald Trump has confirmed the US will not impose punitive tariffs on European nations on February 1 after sparking fears of a trade war over his proposed takeover of Greenland.

Mr Trump last week threatened to slap 10 per cent tariffs on imports from the UK, Denmark, Germany, France, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Finland after the European nations refused to support his proposed annexation of Greenland.

In a Truth Social post, Mr Trump revealed the US would not push ahead with the levy increase.

He said: "Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of Nato, Mark Rutte, we have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region.

"This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and all Nato nations.

"Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1.

"Additional discussions are being held concerning the Golden Dome as it pertains to Greenland. Further information will be made available as discussions progress."

"Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and various others, as needed, will be responsible for the negotiations — They will report directly to me. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"

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