Greenland's Future: A Diplomatic Balancing Act

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte clarified in an interview with Fox News that the future status of Greenland was not discussed with President Trump. Meanwhile, Trump retracted threats of imposing tariffs on Denmark to acquire Greenland, indicating a peaceful resolution to the territorial dispute was possible.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 22-01-2026 04:59 IST | Created: 22-01-2026 04:59 IST
Greenland's Future: A Diplomatic Balancing Act
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In a recent interview on Fox News' 'Special Report with Bret Baier,' NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte addressed a critical geopolitical issue. Contrary to previous tensions, the conversation with President Donald Trump did not include the subject of Greenland's status concerning Denmark.

Earlier that day, President Trump had walked back from his aggressive stance of utilizing tariffs as a bargaining chip to acquire Greenland. Emphasizing a non-violent approach, he suggested that a diplomatic resolution was on the horizon.

The territory of Greenland, which has been under Danish control, was at the center of international discourse, raising questions about its strategic and political significance in global affairs.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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