Davos, Greenland and Donald Trump
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Trans-Atlantic Tensions: President Trump is expected to speak on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, as his aggressive push to acquire Greenland and threats of new tariffs strain U.S.-European ties. NATO’s secretary general and the leaders of Spain and Finland will also address the gathering. Read more ›
Denmark was a committed partner to the U.S. during the war in Afghanistan, deploying thousands of troops, and made early contributions to the invasion of Iraq.
President Trump predicted that both the U.S. and NATO will be satisfied with a deal on the future of Greenland ahead of meetings with European leaders in Davos.
Denmark deploys additional troops to Greenland after President Donald Trump claims the island is not secure from Russia or China.
As U.S. President Donald Trump’s insistence on controlling Greenland becomes even more vehement despite polls showing most Americans don't support it, there’s a growing sense of urgency around the globe to figure out if there is anything that could change his mind.
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