US EditionTrump Says U.S. Won’t Use Force to Take Greenland in Davos Speech, Calls for ‘Immediate Negotiations’
Trump urged immediate talks to acquire Greenland for U.S. security and resources but ruled out military action, threatening tariffs on allies opposing the move, at the World Economic Forum.
- 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’s Greenland takeover push draws scrutiny after Davos speech confusion and pressure campaign on allies
At the World Economic Forum, President Donald Trump called for “immediate negotiations” to acquire Greenland, ruled out using force, and repeatedly referred to the territory as “Iceland,” fueling international backlash and renewed questions about his conduct and strategy.
The Morality of Annexing Greenland
President Trump wants Greenland. He wants it bad. He wants it so much that he’s threatened military action (although he backtracked on that threat earlier this week) and he is willing to upend relationships with longtime allies to achieve his goal. But the question on everyone’s mind is, Why? And the additional question that should be on every Catholic’s mind is, What is the morality of the United… Source
Rep. Thanedar on Trump’s Retraction on Using Force to Take Greenland: “He Created the Whole Issue, and Then He Backtracked’
Photo: Jack Gruber ~ USA TODAY NETWORK PODCASTS: Jan. 22, 2026 ~ Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar joins Kevin Dietz to talk about President Donald Trump‘s speech in Davos. Jan. 22, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds speak with Natalie Melnyczuk, a NATO Mission to Ukraine leader. They discuss the Greenland situation and its impact on NATO allies.WASHINGTON D.C. ~ After President Donald Trump backtracked on…
Trump’s European threats could cause lasting damage to US standing in the world
By STEVEN SLOAN and MATT BROWN WASHINGTON (AP) — Barely a month into his presidency, Joe Biden had a message for Europe. Related Articles US government warns it will take action if Haitian politicians destabilize country What to know about Greenland’s role in nuclear defense and Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ House moves to finish government funding as Democrats decry Homeland Security bill …
The Greenland Crisis Ends in Davos: Trump Once Again Gets What He Wanted - Hungarian Conservative
Trump first floated the idea of purchasing Greenland publicly back in 2019, during his first term, arguing that the acquisition would be strategically advantageous for the United States for geopolitical reasons. At the time, however, his remarks were not followed by a sustained communications campaign. This time was different. Rising Tensions within the Transatlantic Alliance The ‘Greenland crisis’ that unfolded in early 2026 escalated sharply w…
The Government from Hell
Judging from opinion polls, the American public has increasingly become largely disenchanted with the bizarre behavior of President Donald J Trump and the clownish entourage that surrounds and encourages him. Last week featured a meeting between Trump and the foreign minister of Denmark as well as his counterpart from Greenland’s legislative assembly. The meeting did not resolve the issue of Trump’s “unacceptable” demand that the United States m…
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