Good day. It's Thursday, January 22, 2026. I'm Alice Beth, and this is your latest news update from Global News Daily. President Donald Trump says the United States is exploring a potential deal on Greenland following talks with NATO, easing weeks of tension with European allies over his earlier takeover threat. In a post on social media, Trump described discussions with NATO officials as very productive and said they had resulted in a framework for a future agreement.
He offered few details, but notably backed away from earlier threats to impose tariffs on European countries that opposed his plans. The announcement comes after weeks of strained transatlantic relations, sparked by Trump's repeated calls for the US to acquire Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. While speaking at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Trump again said he wanted U.S. ownership of the island, but ruled out the use of military force.
Writing on Truth Social, he said the proposed framework could extend beyond Greenland to cover the wider Arctic region. This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America and all NATO nations, Trump wrote. There is still no indication that any agreement would meet Trump's demand for ownership of Greenland, and NATO officials have not outlined what the proposed framework might involve.
For now, the comments suggest a shift from confrontation toward negotiation, though major questions remain unresolved. For our deep dive and analysis, unlock the exclusive subscriber episode in Apple Podcasts now. Thanks for listening, GlobalNews.com.