Trump scraps tariffs on Europe after NATO deal on Greenland
US President Donald Trump announced that he would not impose tariffs on goods from a number of European countries after talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. He made the announcement during the World Economic Forum in Davos and in a post on the social network Truth Social.
According to Trump, during the meeting with Rutte, the parties formed the framework for a future agreement on Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic region. The American president stressed that if implemented, these agreements would be beneficial for both the US and all Alliance countries. It was on this basis that he decided not to impose tariffs, which were to take effect on 1 February.
These are duties on imports of goods from Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland. Trump had previously announced a 10 per cent tariff starting in February, with a possible increase to 25 per cent in June if no agreement was reached on the purchase of Greenland by the United States.
The US president also said that negotiations on the Golden Dome missile defence system in the context of Greenland are ongoing. According to him, further consultations will be conducted by Vice President Jay D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkof, who will report directly to the White House.
At the same time, Trump separately emphasised that the United States does not plan to use military force to establish control over Greenland. He stated that he does not intend to resort to force, despite the fact that, according to him, the US would have such an opportunity.
Source and photo: DW
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