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Trump: framework reached on Greenland - tariffs dropped

At Davos President Trump announced a 'framework of a future deal' with NATO over Greenland and abruptly backed off planned tariffs on European allies, a move that eased markets but left diplomatic damage and questions about the deal's details

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160 million - People under winter storm warnings across the US

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"Sometimes you need a dictator" — Donald Trump

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Trump: framework reached on Greenland - tariffs dropped

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