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#TrumpCancelsEUTariffThreat Here’s a comprehensive and up-to-date summary of the news about #TrumpCancelsEUTariffThreat — U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he is withdrawing threats to impose punitive tariffs on several European countries. These tariffs had been tied to a dispute over Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. (WTOP News) Trump said the change came after he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte agreed on a “framework of a future deal” focused on Arctic security, which purportedly addresses U.S. concerns in the region. (WTOP News) 📉 Original Tariff Plan (Now Cancelled) Before this reversal, Trump had threatened to impose: 10% tariffs starting Feb 1, 2026, on goods from eight European nations, including Denmark, the UK, Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, and Finland. An increase to 25% by June 1 if no deal was reached over U.S. aims regarding Greenland. (investingLive) This threat was part of a broader push by Trump to gain more influence — and in his words, “right, title and ownership” — over Greenland, citing what he described as strategic national security interests in the Arctic. (WTOP News) 🧊 Trump’s Turnaround At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump: Cancelled the planned tariffs after talks with NATO leadership. (WTOP News) Said he would not use force to take Greenland. (PBS) Called the NATO “framework” a long-term solution that he believes benefits the U.S. and NATO allies — though details are very limited. (China Daily) 🌍 European Response & Repercussions Some European leaders and officials have welcomed the de-escalation, particularly the avoidance of a trade conflict. (PBS) However, Denmark and Greenland reiterated that Greenland is not for sale and must remain part of any discussions about its future. (The Guardian) The European Parliament had paused ratification of a U.S.–EU trade deal amid the tariff threats, underscoring the tension this episode caused in transatlantic relations. (Reuters) 📈