Davos 2026 Live Updates: Donald Trump says he won’t impose tariffs on European countries over Greenland
President Donald Trump addresses the audience during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. (AP Photo)
Davos 2026 Live Updates: US President Donald Trump in his over one hour address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland said that he wants to “get Greenland, including right, title and ownership” but cleared the air over military use, saying he would not use force in order to acquire Greenland. Trump repeatedly ridiculed his European allies during the address, while signalling NATO that it should not halt America’s expansionism. “People thought I would use force, but I don’t have to use force,” Trump said, adding, “I don’t want to use force. I won’t use force.”
Trump suggests Europe is fizzling while US blooms: During his address at WEF 2026, Trump repeatedly derided his European allies and argued that the US economy is strong and that Washington is blooming in contrast to Europe which is “not heading in right direction”. The US president added that America “takes great care” about the people of Europe and mentioned his Scottish and German heritage within family. “I want to see Europe go good, but it’s not heading in the right direction. We want strong allies, not seriously weakened ones,” said Trump.
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Trump dominates Davos agenda in push for Greenland: Trump, who gave his key note address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davis on Wednesday, is set to overshadow the WEF agenda with his heightened rhetoric on acquiring Greenland. Trump has said that he would not use force but insisted that he wants to “get Greenland”. NATO leaders have warned that Trump’s Greenland strategy could lead to the collapse of the western military alliance. Trump in his speech said, “We want a piece of ice for world protection, and they won’t give it.”
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