Trump rows back on Greenland tariff threats after ‘deal’ talks with Nato chief

Following a “very productive meeting” with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte on the fringes of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Donald Trump suggested he had now reconsidered.

The US president had only earlier on Wednesday doubled down on his threats to secure the Arctic island, a self-governing territory of Nato ally Denmark, but ruled out the use of force to do so. Picture: Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images

Donald Trump has rowed back on his threat to slap tariffs on European allies who opposed his ambitions to annex Greenland, after he and Nato's chief “formed the framework of a future deal” for the Arctic region.

The US president had only earlier on Wednesday doubled down on his threats to secure the Arctic island, a self-governing territory of Nato ally Denmark, but ruled out the use of force to do so.