US EditionTrump to address Davos amid Nato standoff over Greenland: Report
Trump's Davos speech spotlights his bid for Greenland control amid NATO tensions, with threats of up to 25% tariffs on resistant European allies, affecting global markets.
- This week the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland hosts President Donald Trump, who is scheduled to speak Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Eastern amid tensions over Greenland.
- Threatening tariffs and not ruling out force, Mr Trump has escalated pressure by threatening 10% tariffs from February 1 and posting screenshots of text messages.
- Trump posted images showing Greenland as U.S. territory and shared leaders' messages in a social-media spree; NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said `I am committed to finding a way forward on Greenland`.
- Allied countries said they stand with Denmark and Greenland against external pressure, while Downing Street pledged engagement but reiterated Greenland's future belongs to Greenlanders and the Kingdom of Denmark.
- The row has placed Arctic security front and center after Trump warned Russia and China pose national risks, pushing U.S. foreign policy to overshadow his economic message at Davos discussions.
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The president referred to Iceland up to four times during his speech, which, given the current context, concerned the annexation of Greenland.
The US President promises not to use force to control the island, but threatens Europe with tariffs and blackmail.
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, took advantage of his presence this Wednesday at the...
Donald Trump starts his performance in Davos with a lot of self-praise. The US President talks about the USA as "the most promised country". The Chancellor - and of course Greenland - is also mentioned.
Trump addresses World Economic Forum in Davos, making many "false statements"
US President Donald Trump gave a lengthy speech at the Davos World Economic Forum, where he praised his achievements with the US economy and addressed issues like NATO, Greenland and Ukraine, lambasting US allies like Canada and France. Watch FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson's debrief and analysis of Trump's speech.
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