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Trump vows he ‘won’t use force’ to acquire Greenland, calls for ‘immediate negotiations’

President Donald Trump called for “immediate negotiations” for the U.S. to acquire Greenland from Denmark during his speech Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos. But the president vowed he "won't use force" to take over the island.

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Trump vows he ‘won’t use force’ to acquire Greenland, calls for ‘immediate negotiations’

JAN. 21, 2026

In Davos, Trump touts his policies and declares Europe is ‘not heading in the right direction’

In Davos, Trump touts his policies and declares Europe is 'not heading in the right direction'

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In Davos, Trump touts his policies and declares Europe is ‘not heading in the right direction’

JAN. 21, 2026

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Trump starts talking about Greenland in Davos

JAN. 21, 2026

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Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

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PM Carney says ‘Canada strongly opposes tariffs over Greenland’

JAN. 21, 2026

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen talks during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen talks during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

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World Economic Forum Davos – Day 1

JAN. 21, 2026

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President Donald Trump, center, points his finger as he steps off Air Force One after arriving at Zurich International Airport for the World Economic Forum, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Zurich, Switzerland. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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What to know about the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos

JAN. 21, 2026

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Macron says US is aiming to ‘weaken and subordinate Europe’ with trade pressures and ‘unacceptable’ tariffs

JAN. 20, 2026

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