Byron York calls Trump’s Greenland strategy a 'classic' negotiation tactic

WASHINGTON, DC: Commentator Byron York praised President Donald Trump for his art of the deal over Greenland. York was talking about the POTUS' decision to cancel the proposed tariff on European allies. He viewed Trump's move as a smart and calculated step.

York, reacting to developments linked to the World Economic Forum, said the move reflected Trump’s familiar negotiating style. He described it as 'strategic' rather than a retreat and noted that Trump often repeats demands to apply pressure.

York’s comments came after Trump stepped back from an earlier tariff threat. The proposal had involved a 10 percent tariff on eight European countries starting in February. Those countries had opposed Trump’s Greenland-related plans.

Byron York praises Trump for his negotiation skills 

While speaking on Fox News, Byron York framed the move as an example of how Trump applies pressure to reach a deal. Explaining the pattern, Byron York said, “Classic Trump! He wants something, he asks for 10 times that."

"The other side flips out. They go back and forth; it becomes a huge story.” According to York, it is part of a deliberate strategy designed to create urgency and attention.

York continued, “Finally, they make an offer, he agrees to it, and it’s kinda what they could have got in the first place!” He suggested that the outcome often looks dramatic, even though the final result is close to what was originally possible.

Fox News anchor Bret Baier also weighed in on the situation. Baier said, “He says they’re wonderful people, happy to work with them. And suddenly it’s this dismount that we could predict by how it was set up at the beginning.”

Agreeing with that assessment, York responded, “Yes, and the other side is happy because they think they dodged the bullet. So it’s classic Trump!” He emphasized that both sides often walk away satisfied, even after intense tension.

Trump backs off Greenland-linked tariffs after NATO talks 

Donald Trump said he would not move forward with planned tariffs tied to Greenland after holding talks with NATO leadership. He described the discussions as 'very productive' and said they led to what he called a possible future agreement involving Greenland and the Arctic.

Donald Trump said, “We have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region.” He added that the outcome would benefit both the US and NATO allies. “This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America and all NATO Nations,” he said.

He continued, “Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st.” The statement was issued from Davos, Switzerland, after he met with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.