The meeting, convened in response to Trump’s warning of 10-percent tariffs on eight European countries that deployed troops to Greenland, will begin at 7 p.m.
The summit will address implications for EU security and defense policy, as well as broader geo-economic concerns, the Polish government said.
Ahead of the talks, Tusk will meet Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and later join a coordination meeting with leaders from Ireland, Sweden, Estonia, Finland, Denmark, Lithuania, Latvia, and Germany.
Trump announced on Wednesday that he would suspend the planned tariffs, citing what he called a “very productive meeting” with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte during the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Trump said they had agreed on a framework for a future agreement on Greenland and the Arctic region.
“This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO nations,” Trump wrote on social media.
Rutte, speaking to US broadcaster Fox News, confirmed that discussions focused on the Arctic’s collective security and said the sovereignty of Denmark over Greenland had not been on the agenda.
Trump has repeatedly emphasized that Greenland is essential to US national security and on Wednesday ruled out the use of force to acquire the island.
He said he prefers negotiations but warned he would “remember” if his offer is rejected.
According to The New York Times, the proposed agreement could include limited US sovereignty over small portions of Greenland designated for future military bases, a concept reportedly supported by NATO leadership.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Thursday that Denmark and Greenland remain open to constructive dialogue on Arctic security—so long as it respects her country’s territorial integrity.
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Source: PAP