US EditionTrump to address Davos amid Nato standoff over Greenland: Report
Trump threatens 10% tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland, stressing its strategic Arctic value amid rising geopolitical tensions, with 400 leaders and 850 CEOs attending the forum.
- 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 victory over Nazi Germany in World War II was achieved thanks to the United States.
"The United States saved Greenland during World War II," "Canada exists because of the US," and "NATO probably wouldn't come to our aid." These are three statements Donald Trump made during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, but are they true? Time for a dive into history.
Greenland, NATO and war: Fact-checking Trump’s Davos speech
Addressing the World Economic Forum, US President Donald Trump attacked Europe’s energy policies and alleged the US “returned” Greenland to Denmark following World War Two. The Cube looks at where facts back his claims.
President Trump Addresses World Economic Forum
YouTube@Associated Press President Trump touted the U.S. economy as he addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland today, saying inflation in the U.S. has been defeated. The president also highlighted companies’ investment into the country as well as 1,2 million Americans getting off food stamps. Trump said the U.S.’s economic success is good for all nations. President Trump is also repeating his promise that he won’t use the m…
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