Trump Davos 2026: Touting Trade Wins While Eyeballing Greenland
At the 2026 World Economic Forum, President Trump touted trade deals with South Korea and Japan while reaffirming his push for Greenland, though ruling out military force.
He shook their hands but didn't take his eyes off their land. Donald Trump delivered a dual message at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026, balancing boasts of strategic trade partnerships with a renewed push to acquire Greenland.
Trump Davos 2026 Address Focuses on Strategic Alliances
Marking one year since his return to the Oval Office, Trump touted what he called "historic" trade deals covering 40% of all U.S. trade. He explicitly named South Korea, Japan, and European nations as key partners. According to Trump, massive agreements in oil and gas have not only fueled American growth but have also caused global stock markets to boom, contrasting this with the policies of the former Joe Biden administration.
Greenland Ambitions: Diplomacy Over Military Force
The most striking portion of his speech revisited his long-standing ambition to acquire the Arctic territory of Denmark. While White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt had previously suggested that military options were on the table for the commander-in-chief, Trump appeared to pivot toward a non-military approach.
"I won't use force," Trump stated, emphasizing that no nation other than the U.S. is in a position to "secure" the territory. He referenced the military operation in Venezuela from two weeks ago—which captured Nicolas Maduro—as proof of American power, but argued that Greenland is a matter of respect and historical correction, citing the U.S. role as a former trustee after World War II.
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