Trump travels to Davos as European leaders reassess alliance over Greenland bid

President Trump arrived in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum as many European leaders reassess ties with the United States amid his insistence on acquiring Greenland, turning the gathering into an effort to de-escalate tensions. Mr. Trump’s demands to acquire Greenland and vague threats of tariffs have bewildered counterparts, the report said, and prompted questions about the strength of the trans-Atlantic alliance.

Asked how far he was willing to go, Mr. Trump told reporters, “You’ll find out.” He also mocked European leaders on social media and shared private missives, including one from President Emmanuel Macron saying, “I do not understand what you are doing on Greenland.” The administration’s national security strategy warned that Europe faces “civilizational erasure” and said the United States should help Europe “correct its current trajectory.” Michael Froman, a Davos attendee, said topics at the forum had taken a back seat “to discuss whether this is the beginning of the end of the Western alliance.” Much of the summit’s attention was expected to focus on a planned Wednesday “special address” by Mr.

Trump, though an electrical problem on Air Force One threatened to delay his departure. He is leading what the White House described as the largest U.S. delegation to Davos, with multiple cabinet secretaries, and was due to meet foreign leaders and attend a reception with finance and cryptocurrency executives.

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Politics, Donald Trump, Greenland, World Economic Forum, Davos, Emmanuel Macron