President Donald Trump announced Wednesday on his Truth Social platform that a "framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland" had been formed. The announcement followed days of escalating tensions, including a reported threat to impose economic sanctions on eight U.S. allies who opposed his plans regarding the semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.

The announcement came after talks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Trump stated, "Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, we have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland." He did not elaborate on the specifics of the deal but indicated that discussions would continue.

However, Rutte stated that the issue of Danish sovereignty over Greenland was not discussed during his meeting with Trump. The Danish and Greenlandic governments have consistently maintained that they will not relinquish sovereignty over the island.

The context of these discussions lies in Trump's previous interest in purchasing Greenland, an idea that was publicly dismissed by Danish officials in 2019. Greenland, the world's largest island, holds strategic importance due to its location in the Arctic and its potential resources.

The nature of the "framework" remains unclear, and it is uncertain whether it will be acceptable to Denmark and Greenland. Both countries have repeatedly affirmed their commitment to Greenland's current status. Further details are expected as talks progress, though no timeline has been provided.