Trump treasury secretary brands Denmark ‘irrelevant’ as Greenland row deepens

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed Denmark as "irrelevant" amid ongoing tensions over President Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Bessent downplayed concerns that European investors, particularly Danish pension funds, might reduce their US Treasury bond holdings in response to the Greenland dispute, stating Denmark's investment was minimal. He criticized the media for exaggerating a Deutsche Bank report suggesting European reluctance to buy US debt, claiming the bank disavowed the report's findings. Bessent also rebuked French President Macron and EU Commission President von der Leyen for their critical statements regarding Trump's policies, suggesting Macron focus on France's domestic issues. He urged Davos leaders to hear Trump's arguments on Greenland before reacting negatively, while also attacking California Governor Newsom's criticism of him.

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