Trump rules out military force for Greenland at Davos, issues veiled threat to NATO allies, cancels tariffs

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Trump ruled out using military force to acquire Greenland for the first time, stating 'I won't do that' and 'I won't use force.' However, he issued a veiled threat to NATO allies: 'You can say yes and we will be very appreciative, or you can say no and we will remember.' Trump announced a 'framework' deal with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for future Greenland/Arctic negotiations and canceled the 10% tariffs on eight European countries (Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Netherlands, UK) that were set to begin February 1. He attacked Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, saying 'Canada lives because of the United States. Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements.' Trump also claimed Greenland is 'actually part of North America' and a 'core national security interest.' The de-escalation came after weeks of crisis including military threats and tariff announcements that strained NATO alliances.

"You can say yes and we will be very appreciative, or you can say no and we will remember" — Trump's veiled threat to NATO allies at World Economic Forum in Davos regarding Greenland