White House responds after Trump repeatedly refers to Greenland as ‘Iceland’ in Davos

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseJanuary 22, 2026 at 03:03 AM

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During a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump repeatedly referred to "Iceland" when he seemingly meant "Greenland." The White House denied any confusion on Trump's part. Trump has previously expressed interest in the United States acquiring Greenland, a territory of Denmark, citing security concerns. He announced a framework for a future deal on Greenland and the cancellation of planned tariffs on European countries. His comments about "Iceland" caused confusion, as he appeared to be discussing Greenland's strategic importance and its impact on the US stock market. The apparent gaffe occurred on Wednesday and has drawn attention due to Trump's previous interest in acquiring Greenland.

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