Danish Foreign Minister Lars Rasmussen said that the day was ending "better than it started", describing as encouraging Trump's message that the framework for a future agreement regarding Greenland had been formed and that he would therefore not introduce tariffs on European countries that were planned to take effect on February 1.
"If today's events mean we can return to more normal channels of communication, the foreign minister said, Reuters reports.
He stressed that it is crucial for Denmark that the entire dispute is resolved with full respect for the rights and interests of the Greenlandic people.
"It is important for us to end this in a way that is consistent with respect for the Greenlanders," he stressed.
The Danish foreign minister expressed hope that Trump's withdrawal of threats represents a signal to calm tensions and continue dialogue.
"I hope this is a sign that we can now start talks with the Trump team," he said, adding that Denmark is ready to listen and consider the concerns that the United States has.
Positive reactions are also coming from Stockholm. Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergaard welcomed Trump's decision to withdraw the threat of tariffs.
"It's good that Trump has now dropped the tariffs on all of us who supported Denmark and Greenland," Stenergaard said in a post on the X social network.
She pointed out that the demands related to border changes have been met with justified criticism from the international community.
"That is precisely why we have repeatedly reiterated that we will not be blackmailed. It seems that our joint work with our allies has had an effect," the Swedish minister added.
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