Trump in Davos: statements on Greenland

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump said Europe is going in the 'wrong direction' and that some places in the region have become unrecognizable. He emphasized that the US is imposing tariffs on other countries to correct the damage they have done to America.

Trump noted that Macron tried to appear tough, but the US does not intend to 'subsidize the entire world,' and that prices on European goods will decrease for Americans.

The president also expressed his intention to negotiate the purchase of Greenland, stating that no country or group can ensure the island's security. He recalled that after World War II, Greenland was returned to Denmark.

Trump emphasized the need for strong allies, not weak ones, and urged Europe to work on Ukraine, not the US. He reported that he is negotiating with President Putin and believes the Russian leader wants to make a deal, and that he is also meeting with President Zelenskyy, with whom he also has interests in making deals.

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Davos Forum – an annual event of the World Economic Forum.