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Monday, January 26, 2026
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US President Changes Mind on Greenland and Tariffs

The United States President has changed his mind about buying Greenland. He also will not put new taxes on European countries. This change comes after a time of difficult talks. The President first wanted to buy the large island of Greenland. This is an important place in the Arctic.

The President's idea to buy Greenland was not popular. Danish and Greenlandic leaders said no. The Prime Minister of Denmark called the idea "absurd." She said Greenland is not for sale. Other European countries were also worried about US trade rules. The President then said he would tax Europe if they did not agree with him. This made things more tense.

Now, the President has talked about a "framework for a future deal." This could mean the US will put some defence systems in Greenland. The US is also interested in Greenland's natural resources. These are called rare earth minerals. They are important for new technology. Greenland is important because of where it is and its resources.

The Danish Prime Minister visited Greenland. She met with Greenland's leader. She said Denmark supports Greenland. They will continue to talk about these issues. Talks between the US and NATO allies are also happening. They want to make the Arctic region safer.

The immediate problem seems to be over. However, there are still many questions. People wonder about more US military in Greenland. They also worry about the environment and jobs. The details of the new "framework" are not clear. This leaves some uncertainty about the future. For now, the situation is calmer.

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