Trump's 'ultimate deal' for Greenland could offer $1m each to residents

Donald Trump last night dropped his threat to invade Greenland following a furious bust–up with Britain and other Nato allies, the Daily Mail reported.

Speaking after talks with Nato chief Mark Rutte, the US President said he had agreed 'the framework of a future deal' regarding the control of the Arctic island, which he claims is vital for American security.

Mr Trump added that he was suspending plans to slap tariffs on Britain and other countries resisting his Greenland grab.

Markets in the US rallied on his announcement, having climbed on his earlier proclamation that he would not use force to take the 'big, beautiful piece of ice'.

And the Daily Mail can reveal he is mulling making the inhabitants of Greenland (population 57,000) an offer of $1million each - £750,000 or €850,000 - if they vote to join the United States.

Last night, Nato military officers were discussing an arrangement where Denmark would cede 'small pockets of Greenlandic' territory to the US, where it could build military bases. 

Senior officials compared the proposal to UK military bases in Cyprus – which are treated as sovereign British territories – according to The New York Times.

Mr Trump told reporters it was 'the ultimate long–term deal'. When asked how long, he replied: 'Infinite. There is no time limit. It's a deal that's forever.' 

He had earlier written on his Truth Social social media platform: '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 and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region.

'This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and all Nato Nations.'

Danish foreign minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said the US owning Greenland is a 'red line' that will not happen.

He said Copenhagen would keep ownership of Greenland, despite Mr Trump's earlier demand for negotiations on an 'acquisition'. 'It's not going to happen that the US will own Greenland. That's a red line,' Mr Rasmussen told national broadcaster DR.