Donald Trump has stepped up his demand to annex Greenland but said the US would not use force to seize it during a rambling, invective-laden speech at Davos where he once again lashed out at Europe’s political leaders. He said he was “seeking immediate negotiations to once again discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the United States”. The European Green party co-chair Vula Tsetsi urged European leaders to “stand united against Trump’s bullying” over Greenland. Carney used his Davos speech on Tuesday to warn mid-sized countries to unite in the face of US “coercion”. By contrast, Trump said he had a “very good relationship with [Russia’s] President [Vladimir] Putin and President Xi [Jinping of China].”

Source: The Guardian January 21, 2026 18:05 UTC