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US: Trump Arrives in Davos Determined to Acquire Greenland

Published January 21, 2026, 08:15
US: Trump Arrives in Davos Determined to Acquire Greenland

US President Donald Trump is expected to use the World Economic Forum in Davos to escalate his efforts to acquire Greenland, despite strong opposition from Europeans. Trump stated he will have meetings on the issue and expressed optimism for an agreement, citing national security reasons. His stance has raised concerns among European countries and led to criticism from French President Emmanuel Macron, who described Trump's attempts to “subjugate Europe” as unacceptable. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, warned of the risk of deteriorating EU-US relations. Canada, through its Prime Minister, expressed its support for Greenland and Denmark. Trump's insistence on acquiring Greenland has been interpreted as part of a broader strategy of exerting pressure on other countries.