US President Donald Trump is set to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, amidst a brewing controversy over his plans to acquire Greenland from Denmark. Trump has been vocal about his desire to purchase the autonomous territory, citing national security concerns and the need to counter Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic region. However, this move has been met with resistance from European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who have expressed concerns over the implications for transatlantic relations and global stability.
The controversy has led to a deterioration in US-EU relations, with Trump threatening to impose tariffs on European countries that oppose the deal. In response, the EU is considering retaliatory measures, including tariffs on US goods and the invocation of its Anti-Coercion Instrument. The situation is further complicated by Trump’s criticism of NATO and his suggestion that the alliance may be obsolete.
