January 21, 2026
Trump tells Davos US alone can secure Greenland, insists he won’t 'use force'
President Donald Trump declares at Davos that the U.S. is the only nation capable of securing Greenland for national security reasons during his World Economic Forum speech.
TL;DR
- Trump believes the U.S. is the only nation positioned to control and secure Greenland.
- He stressed that acquiring Greenland is a national security priority due to its strategic location.
- Trump stated he would not use excessive force to acquire Greenland.
- He criticized NATO, claiming the U.S. is treated unfairly and receives little in return.
- Trump threatened European allies with tariffs if a deal regarding Greenland is not reached by February 1st.
- European leaders viewed Trump's tariff threats as economic coercion, with the EU stating Greenland is 'non-negotiable'.
- The U.S. has historical and strategic interests in Greenland, dating back to World War II and the Cold War.
- Renewed U.S. interest is also tied to competition with China in the Arctic.
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