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Trump Heads to Davos Amid Greenland Tensions with Denmark
Trump demands talks on acquiring Greenland and threatens a 10% tariff on eight European nations opposing U.S. control, heightening tensions at the World Economic Forum.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump left for Davos, Switzerland, to address the World Economic Forum and scheduled Greenland talks after a call with NATO's Rutte, while threatening a 10% import tax on goods from eight European nations.
- Trump argues Greenland's strategic location and rare earth minerals are vital to U.S. national security to prevent Russia or China influence.
- Organizers of the World Economic Forum said 400 top political leaders and close to 850 CEOs will attend, while Mark Jones warned Trump's Greenland push will create tension among attendees.
- Leaders in Denmark and Greenland insist the island is not for sale, while European leaders accuse Trump of undermining NATO and French President Emmanuel Macron criticizes his approach.
- Still, John Diamond said `room for a spirit of dialogue` remains at Davos despite tensions, as World Economic Forum attendees avoid public criticism and seek private engagement with Trump.
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