US EditionTrump Says U.S. Won’t Use Force to Take Greenland in Davos Speech, Calls for ‘Immediate Negotiations’
- President Donald Trump, speaking at Davos, criticized Europe's direction and threatened tariffs on eight European countries, following his push to acquire Greenland, amid protests and global concern.
- Trump's long-running effort to acquire Greenland prompted tensions with European leaders, who rejected blackmail and reaffirmed Arctic security commitments amid a diplomatic rift at Davos.
- The summit featured over 3,000 global leaders, including heads of state and top executives, while a 'No Kings' protest sign illuminated the mountainside ahead of Trump's speech.
- The forum's stated theme was eclipsed when Trump threatened tariffs on eight European countries, causing alarm among market participants and U.S. allies at Davos.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned the 'old order is not coming back' and urged middle powers to act together, while India's strong presence with multiple Union ministers and CEOs highlighted shifting global economic influence.
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Trump at Davos pitches US acquisition of Greenland, while claiming he 'won’t use force'
U.S. President Donald Trump gives a speech at the World Economic Forum on Jan. 21, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump took his case for acquiring Greenland to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland on Wednesday, urging European leaders to begin negotiations while appearing to rule out a military takeover of the Arctic island. Trump insisted during a 75-minute, wide-ranging sp…
Trump at Davos pitches US acquisition of Greenland, while claiming he 'won’t use force' • Oklahoma Voice
U.S. President Donald Trump gives a speech at the World Economic Forum on Jan. 21, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump took his case for acquiring Greenland to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland on Wednesday, urging European leaders to begin negotiations while appearing to rule out a military takeover of the Arctic island. Trump insisted during a 75-minute, wide-ranging sp…
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Karoline Leavitt tries to claim Trump called Greenland 'a piece of ice' — not Iceland
In a post on X, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that President Donald Trump didn't mix up Iceland with Greenland. After a NewsNation reporter posted the comments from Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Leavitt reposted it, calling out the reporter directly. "No, he didn’t, Libby (sic) [Dean]," the White House press secretary wrote on X. "His written remarks referred to Greenland as a 'piece of ice' because tha…
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