US EditionTrump says he had ‘very good’ phone call with Nato’s Rutte about Greenland
President Trump discussed Greenland acquisition and threatened tariffs on European allies during a call with NATO's secretary-general amid alliance tensions, officials said.
- On January 20, 2026, President Donald Trump said he had a `very good` call with Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte about Greenland, which he called vital for national and global security and plans to discuss at the World Economic Forum.
- Over the weekend, President Donald Trump threatened punitive tariffs on European allies until they acquiesce to his Greenland plans, and he said choosing Greenland `may be a choice` against NATO's longevity.
- U.S. disengagement has included force reductions, notably removing rotational troops from Romania, and the administration's muted response to roughly two dozen drones over Poland reflects a narrower NATO's Article 5 stance.
- The alliance faces immediate cohesion risks as the Greenland row signals a deeper transatlantic fracture, leaving NATO's future cloudy and complicating planning amid fears of Russian attack and limited U.S. support.
- The December 2025 National Security Strategy marks a break from past approaches as Washington policymakers increasingly view Russia as a diminished military threat, urging a transatlantic focus on economic and technological cooperation with European partners.
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Trump also announced a "meeting of the different parties" on Greenland in Davos. ...
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The Economic TimesTrump says will meet Greenland officials at Davos after call with NATO's Rutte
US President Donald Trump spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about Greenland. They agreed to a meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Trump highlighted Greenland's vital role in national and global security. The Arctic island's strategic location and its connection to transatlantic defense infrastructure were key discussion points. This brings renewed focus to Greenland's importance.
President Trump has re-shared a private message he received from NATO chief Rutte. In it, Rutte again compliments the American president on his efforts to promote world peace. Trump further writes that he also had a phone call with the NATO chief, which he described as "very good." "Dear Donald, what you have achieved today in Syria is incredible," Rutte wrote in the message, which Trump shared on his social media platform, Truth Social. "Thank …
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