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.

The address also featured a number of bizarre moments, including Trump referring to Greenland as Iceland several times during his speech.

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.

The Reform UK leader, speaking in Davos, told the US President he must respect the 'rights and views of the Greenlanders' and 'national self-determination'.

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

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

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

Trump dramatically scrapped tariffs on eight European countries as he announced a breakthrough agreement with NATO on Wednesday evening.

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

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

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

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.”

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 said a deal was in sight to end a dispute over the Danish territory that risked the deepest rupture in transatlantic relations in decades.…

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.

President Trump announced he has a “framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland” and will not impose tariffs on Europe like he threatened to do. “We have formed the framework of a...

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND - President Trump is dropping plans to add a 10% tariff to goods from eight European countries over their opposition to his push to acquire Greenland. In a post on social media Trump says he has "formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland" after talks with NATO's secretary general. Earlier, Trump said he is seeking immediate negotiations to acquire Greenland insisting he won’t use force. • He tells world leaders at Davos, Switzerland: "We probably won't get anything unless I decide to use excessive strength and force, where we would be frankly unstoppable. But I won't do that" • He adds: "I don't have to use force, I don't want to use force, I won't use force" • Trump's wide-ranging speech, in which he regularly seemed to confuse Greenland with Iceland, lasted more than an hour • As Trump arrived, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told MPs in London he would not "yield" to pressure from the US president on Greenland

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

US President Donald Trump called off looming tariffs on European countries over Greenland. DW has more.

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.

US president calls for negotiations, says he would be 'very appreciative' if NATO allows him to take over Greenland, but if not, he warns, 'We will remember'

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.

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

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.”

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 ...

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.

Trump cancels Greenland tariff threat, announces NATO's framework for Arctic security, amid geopolitical tensions and territorial disputes.

Trump cancels Greenland tariff threat, announces NATO's framework for Arctic security, amid geopolitical tensions and territorial disputes.

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

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...

Trump jeopardizes Gaza ceasefire efforts by provoking Europe over Greenland, complicating international diplomatic relations and his peace initiatives.

Faisal Islam said there was mixed reaction in the room during Trump's Davos speech.

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...

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.

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.

The U.S. president doubled down on his demands for territory — he just wasn’t always clear which Arctic island he wanted.

President Trumps trip to the WEF in Davos was delayed after Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews due to a minor electrical issue. The President will switch planes to meet European leaders and Indian CEOs in Switzerland.

He described the Arctic territory as vital to NATO security, global stability and future US defence planning.

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, […]

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.

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.