Davos, Donald Trump and Europe
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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday refused to spell out how far he would go to take control of Greenland, saying “you’ll find out” when questioned at the White House. He claimed the island’s population would back a US takeover once he spoke to them, despite recent protests in Greenland and strong opposition from European leaders.
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DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 20 (Reuters) - European leaders, rattled by Donald Trump's latest global gambit, are looking to present a united front in Davos, as CEOs warned against an emotional response to the U.S. president's ambition to take over Greenland.
Trump makes first international trip of 2026 to Davos, where he's expected to deliver remarks focused on American dominance, including taking over Greenland.
Trump’s Davos speech on Wednesday will follow thinly veiled denunciations of him by world leaders at the conference
The California governor also took a jab at Maria Machado, who handed over her Nobel Peace Prize to the president.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom accused European leaders of being “complicit” as President Trump ramps up pressure to bring Greenland under US control. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Newsom urged Europe to stand united after Trump threatened tariffs on allies who oppose the move,
Corporate chiefs and government leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump swarm into Davos, Switzerland, this week, joining an elite annual meeting that promotes dialogue and economic progress.