Davos live: Trump rules out taking Greenland by force but calls for ‘immediate negotiations’

The Guardian - World News DiplomaticNews ReportEN 7 min read 100% complete by Graeme Wearden in DavosJanuary 21, 2026 at 03:42 PM
Davos live: Trump rules out taking Greenland by force but calls for ‘immediate negotiations’
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At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Donald Trump addressed various topics, including NATO, Europe, and Greenland. He stated the US would not use force to acquire Greenland but called for "immediate negotiations" regarding its purchase. Trump reiterated his view that the US receives little in return for its contributions to NATO, while also claiming the US has gotten "nothing out of NATO." He also stated that Europe is "destroying themselves." Other events at Davos included discussions on AI job losses, the Ukraine war, and potential investments. A meeting between Trump and German politician Friedrich Merz was cancelled due to a delayed US flight.

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Trump calls for immediate negotiations for the purchase of Greenland.

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Trump rules out taking Greenland by force.

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Trump repeats baseless claim that the US ‘gave back’ Greenland to Denmark

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Trump claims the US has got “nothing out of Nato”, apart from protecting Europe from Russia.

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The current situation is costing Denmark hundreds of millions of dollars to run Greenland.

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