New Delhi, Jan. 22 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has eased his stance on imposing tariffs as leverage to take control of Greenland, ruled out the use of force, and said a deal could be nearing to resolve the dispute over the Danish territory.

In a post on his social media platform, President Trump said he had reached an understanding with the NATO Secretary General on a "framework of a future deal" focused on Arctic security, a move that could help defuse tensions with broader geopolitical consequences.

According to President Trump, Western Arctic allies could work toward an agreement that meets his demand for a "Golden Dome" missile-defense system and access to critical minerals, while countering the influence of Russia and China in t...