Trump Announces Framework Deal with NATO, Lifts Tariffs on Eight European Nations; Agreement Details Revealed

President Trump announced on his Truth Social platform on January 21, 2026: "Following a very productive meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, we have formed a framework agreement on the future of Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic region. Based on this consensus, I will not be implementing the tariffs on eight European countries that were set to take effect on February 1."

The announcement came during Trump's attendance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, with the statement being released via Truth Social after Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

🚨 Protocol Content: The framework agreement concerns the future control of Greenland and strategic cooperation across the entire Arctic region. Trump emphasized that it is "a great deal for the United States of America and all NATO countries," but did not disclose specific details, such as whether it still requires full U.S. ownership. Trump stated that the agreement will be "in force 'forever'."

🚨 Tariff Cancellation: A planned 10% tariff on eight European countries, set to increase to 25% on June 1st, was intended as a pressure tactic to force their support for US control over Greenland. These countries included Denmark and other European allies who opposed the Trump administration's proposal. Based on a framework agreement, Trump has cancelled this threat, easing transatlantic tensions.

This is a "framework" (a preliminary consensus or negotiation outline), not a final agreement. Trump stated that subsequent negotiations would continue with Vice President John D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and others, along with Denmark, Greenland, and NATO allies, and would report directly to the President.

Based on Trump's statements and media reports, the potential contents of the agreement include:

⚠️ Sovereignty and Control: No mention of a full US purchase or annexation of Greenland (Denmark and Greenland reiterate "territory not for sale"). The focus is on respecting Danish sovereignty while expanding US influence.

⚠️ Military Bases: This could involve the US establishing or expanding military bases on certain "enclaves" in Greenland (similar to the UK's model in Cyprus), or renegotiating the 1951 US-Denmark Defense Agreement to increase bases. Thule Air Base could be further reinforced.

⚠️ Missile Defense: Integrate the "Golden Dome" missile defense system (as mentioned by Trump) for Arctic early warning and interception against threats from other nations.

⚠️ Resources and Minerals: U.S. companies prioritize access to rare earth minerals and other critical minerals (worth trillions of dollars), reducing dependence on China. This may involve joint development partnerships.

⚠️ Infrastructure: The US supports large-scale infrastructure construction (such as ports, roads, and energy) to enhance strategic and economic value.

Geostrategic: Cooperation across the entire Arctic region to prevent economic/military expansion by other nations and ensure the collective security of NATO allies.