Summary
President Donald Trump withdrew his threat to impose tariffs on European countries that opposed his plan to control Greenland. He and NATO leader Mark Rutte agreed on a basic plan for a future deal about Greenland and the Arctic area.
Key Facts
- President Trump wanted to take control of Greenland.
- European countries opposed this plan.
- President Trump had threatened to impose tariffs on these European countries.
- He decided to drop the tariff threat.
- He made this decision after discussing with NATO leader Mark Rutte.
- They agreed on a 'framework,' which means a basic plan, for a future deal.
- The deal involves Greenland and the Arctic region.