The US president opened his remarks by saying it was "great to be back in beautiful Davos", but as he spoke, Europe, Greenland and the UK were in his sights.

DAVOS, Switzerland >> President Donald Trump stepped back today from threats to impose tariffs as leverage to seize Greenland, ruled out the use of force and suggested a deal was in sight to end a dispute over the Danish territory that risked the deepest rupture in transatlantic relations in decades.

US President Donald Trump calls announced framework for a deal on Greenland "complex" as details remain unclear. DW has the latest.

(AP) — United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday scrapped the tariffs that he threatened to impose on eight European nations to press for US control over Greenland. It's a dramatic reversal shortly after insisting he wanted to get the...

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S.

For decades, leaders have gathered in Davos to discuss a shared economic and political future. On Wednesday, President Trump turned the forum into a bracing clash between his worldview and theirs.

DAVOS (Jan 22): US President Donald Trump backed down Wednesday on threats to seize Greenland by force from ally Denmark, announcing a vague deal aimed at ensuring security of the Arctic territory. Trump cast his retreat — also lifting the promise of sanctions against European nations that spoke out against the threats to Denmark —Read More

US President Donald Trump insisted he won't use force to acquire Greenland in a speech at the World Economic Forum

Drawing heavily on the Second World War, he said his country had saved the 'big beautiful piece of ice' from Germany before the 'stupid' US 'gave it back' to Denmark, who should be 'grateful'.

DAVOS: US President Donald Trump repeatedly made an apparent gaffe in a speech on Wednesday (Jan 21) to world leaders assembled in Switzerland by referring to "Iceland" several times instead of his much-coveted Greenland, with the White House furiously denying any confusion on his part.The 79-year-old Republi

DAVOS: US President Donald Trump repeatedly made an apparent gaffe in a speech on Wednesday (Jan 21) to world leaders assembled in Switzerland by referring to "Iceland" several times instead of his much-coveted Greenland, with the White House furiously denying any confusion on his part.The 79-year-old Republi

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Wednesday that he had not discussed the key issue of Danish sovereignty over Greenland in his meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Pressed on whether force was an option, Trump said tariffs, licensing and “other alternatives” were available and described them as “the best, the strongest, the fastest.”

Trump said "Iceland" four times in 90 seconds at Davos when he meant Greenland. The White House blamed a "piece of ice."

Trump said over the weekend that he would slap tariffs on imports from eight European countries in retaliation for moving troops to Greenland.

US President Donald Trump said late on Wednesday that he was ditching plans to impose tariffs on European nations that opposed his plans to annex Greenland, as he hailed the framework of a deal on the territory.

U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly stepped back on Wednesday from threats to impose tariffs as leverage to seize Greenland, ruled out the use of force and suggested a deal was in sight to end a dispute over the Danish territory that risked the deepest rupture in transatlantic relations in decades.…

Trump suggested to CNBC that the Greenland framework involves mineral rights for the U.S., as well as the administration's proposed "Golden Dome" system.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, US President Donald Trump again argued that the United States should acquire Greenland, saying it would enhance the security of NATO. A political analyst warned the Greenland debate is distracting from Ukraine and is likely welcomed by Russia.

Trump confirmed that previously threatened trade measures will not go ahead following a deal “which everyone is very happy with”.

President Donald Trump said he reached a framework for a deal with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Greenland.

Editor’s Note: This headline has been updated to correct an errant quotation mark.President Donald Trump announced he was backing down from his threats to seize control of Greenland from the Danish government. In a Truth Social post, Trump said, "Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had ...

EU lawmakers have suspended the approval of the U.S.-EU trade agreement over President Trump's Greenland-related tariff threats.

President Donald Trump called for "immediate negotiations" with Denmark to "discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the United States."

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, the US president described the self-governing Danish territory as a “piece of ice” that is “part of North America.”

The U.S. president offered his allies little comfort in Davos.

Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he was canceling his planned tariff on U.S. allies in Europe over US control of Greenland after he and the leader of NATO agreed to a ‘framework of a fut...

The president gave misleading accounts of the U.S. role in Greenland’s history and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, among other claims.

It was 70 minutes of some of Trump’s usual notes, but Greenland stole the spotlight.

CNN reported Wednesday afternoon that President Donald Trump had a "deal" with NATO over Greenland that satisfied him. Former NATO U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns seemed dubious, noting, "We'll have to see about this. The devil will be in the details."However, he noted, the "off-ramp" that internatio...

The European Parliament has suspended its work on legislation linked to the 2025 EU-US Turnberry trade agreement, citing escalating pressure from Washington on Denmark and Greenland, including threats of new tariffs. The decision was announced by Bernd Lange, a German Social Democrat and chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade, following a meeting of coordinators and shadow rapporteurs from the political groups.

Greenland’s PM warned that a possible invasion cannot be ruled out as President Trump said “you’ll find out” when asked how far he would go to acquire the island.

Whether a deal is done or not, Donald Trump's willingness to publicly humiliate and bully traditional allies should be a huge wake-up call. At best, they've just been bought some more time.

Whether a deal is done or not, Donald Trump's willingness to publicly humiliate and bully traditional allies should be a huge wake-up call. At best, they've just been bought some more time.

NATO chief Mark Rutte says U.S. versus Danish control of Greenland was not discussed in his talks with President Donald Trump, which led to an agreement on new Greenland "framework."

Trump and his entourage will board a new aircraft, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt

Calling for talks with European allies, Trump urged immediate negotiations on a potential US acquisition of Greenland, which is an autonomous territory of Denmark, a NATO member.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump delivered a speech, questioning NATO’s commitment to defending the United States and accusing the alliance of treating Washington “very unfairly.” He said the US would always defend NATO allies but was unsure whether they would reciprocate, reiterating that Europe must take primary responsibility for the Ukraine war.

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he was canceling his planned tariff on U.S. allies in Europe over US control of Greenland after he and the leader of NATO agreed to a ‘framework of a future deal’ on Arctic security. The abrupt about-face emerged hours after Trump had insisted that he wants to “get Greenland, including right, […]

The European Union’s landmark free trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc - comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay - may face delays of up to two years following a vote in the European Parliament to send the deal to the EU Court of Justice for a legal review. The agreement, signed on Saturday, still requires ratification by all EU member states before it can officially take effect.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump emphasized that the United States seeks “immediate negotiations” regarding Greenland, while insisting he would not use force to acquire the island. He described Greenland as strategically vital, claiming it could play “a role in world peace and world protection” and calling his request “a very small ask” compared with the decades of US contributions to NATO.

NATO said Wednesday its secretary general Mark Rutte had held "very productive" talks with Donald Trump on security in the Arctic region, after the US leader announced a framework for a deal over Greenland.

In a post on X, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said that leaders who manipulate international law, picking and choosing which rules to follow, undermine the global order.