US EditionTrump to address Davos amid Nato standoff over Greenland: Report
Trump seeks control over Greenland citing Arctic security amid tensions with NATO and European allies, threatening 10% tariffs on opposing nations, says officials.
- 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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