Donald Trump’s Davos speech: Greenland plan, Xi ‘friendship’, China’s ‘smart’ energy sales

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Mark Magnier,Khushboo Razdan,Holly ChikJanuary 21, 2026 at 06:48 PM

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At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump addressed global leaders on Wednesday. He clarified that the U.S. would not use force to acquire Greenland, despite prior interest in the island for national security and rare earth deposits. Trump also criticized NATO's treatment of the U.S. and commented on Europe's changing landscape, while highlighting the strength of the U.S. economy under his leadership. He discussed the U.S.'s competition with China in areas like AI and cryptocurrency. The speech covered a range of topics, from international relations to economic performance, during the annual gathering of global elites.

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