US President Donald Trump announced the United States and NATO have formed the "framework of a future deal" regarding Greenland and the Arctic region following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, stating he will not impose tariffs on Denmark that were scheduled for February 1.

"This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations," Trump said in a statement posted on social media, Truth Social, on January 21.

Trump said additional discussions are being held concerning "The Golden Dome as it pertains to Greenland" and that Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and various others will be responsible for negotiations, reporting directly to him.

The announcement represents a significant development in Trump's pursuit of acquiring Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, which he has repeatedly expressed interest in controlling for strategic and resource reasons.

The president said the framework emerged from what he described as a "very productive meeting" with Rutte. Trump did not provide specific details about the nature of the agreement or timeline for finalising the deal.

Greenland, home to a major US military installation at Thule Air Base, has strategic importance for Arctic operations and contains significant mineral resources. The island has been part of the Kingdom of Denmark since 1721, though it gained home rule in 1979 and expanded self-governance in 2009.

Danish officials have previously rejected Trump's interest in purchasing Greenland, with former Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen calling the idea "absurd" in 2019 during Trump's first term.

Trump's decision to suspend the planned tariffs on Denmark comes as his administration has threatened trade measures against various countries. The president did not specify what tariffs were scheduled for February 1 or provide details about trade disputes with Denmark.