In Davos speech, Trump ruled out using military force to acquire Greenland
During a speech in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump ruled out using military force to acquire Greenland. But he left many questions about the U.S. role in the world.
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Could US Congress stop Trump from taking over Greenland?
Some of the president’s fellow Republicans oppose him – but it’s not clear if they would join Democrats to block a takeover of the island.
Trump heads to Davos after upending European relations over Greenland
The U.S. president is set to meet with an array of leaders to discuss Greenland. Trump’s push to acquire Greenland has turned to antagonism toward allies in recent days.
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Trump’s Greenland demand have been a gift to U.S. geopolitical foes like Russia
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Trump delivers highly awaited speech at World Economic Forum
President Trump delivers a highly anticipated speech in Davos, Switzerland, amid major splits with allies over his plans to take over the Danish territory of Greenland.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a stirring speech on Tuesday to political and financial elites at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. This is the full address.
News24 | Warning to Europe amid Greenland standoff: It is a ‘risky bet’ to sell US bonds
Europeans tempted to weaponise their holdings of US government debt amid the standoff with US President Donald Trump over Greenland are making a “dangerous bet” that risks backfiring.