NATO chief Mark Rutte spoke with US President Donald Trump on Arctic and Greenland security as Washington threatened tariffs on several European countries. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte held talks with US President Donald Trump on Sunday focusing on security developments in Greenland and the wider Arctic region. The discussion comes at a time of rising diplomatic tension following Washington’s threat to impose tariffs on several European countries, including Denmark. Rutte confirmed the conversation in a post on social media, stating that both leaders discussed Arctic security challenges and agreed to continue engagement on the issue. He also announced plans to meet President Trump later this week on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Source: dna January 19, 2026 05:51 UTC