Trump Heckles Europe Before Heading to Davos
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over its new trade deal with China
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Ahead of his scheduled speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026, President Trump is openly criticizing European leaders. Trump administration officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, have expressed contempt for Europe, viewing it as weak and bureaucratic. Trump mocked European efforts to block his potential acquisition of Greenland, even posting a meme claiming it as a U.S. territory. He dismissed French President Macron's decision not to join the American-led "Board of Peace" overseeing Gaza, threatening tariffs on French wines. Despite the criticism, Trump shared flattering messages from Macron and the NATO secretary general on social media.
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AI-ExtractedMark Rutte wrote in a message to Trump: 'I will use my media engagements in Davos to highlight your work'
Mr. Trump said he would put a 200 percent tariff on French wines and Champagnes if Macron didn't join the Board of Peace.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mocked European leaders' efforts to block Mr. Trump from seizing Greenland.
President Trump is scheduled to speak in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday.
Mr. Trump posted an apparently A.I.-generated meme about Greenland.
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