• Trump confirms his determination to acquire Greenland during the World Economic Forum.
• European leaders express solidarity with Denmark against Trump's demands.
• Tensions rise as Trump threatens tariffs on Europe over Greenland acquisition.
• Trump insists he won't use force and seeks a security agreement regarding Greenland.
• Global elite focus shifts from economic topics to Trump's foreign policy disputes.

U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his push to acquire Greenland during his participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Despite facing backlash from European leaders, Trump remains steadfast, asserting that the territory is crucial for both national and global security. "I think we will work something out where NATO is going to be very happy and where we're going to be very happy," he stated, highlighting the territory's strategic importance, according to Indiatimes and Reuters.

Trump's aggressive stance has raised significant concerns among NATO allies, as he connects the Greenland matter to his grievances about not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. "We need it for national security," he emphasized, even suggesting potential military options for acquiring the territory if negotiations fail, according to NPR and Channel News Asia.

European leaders have expressed their discontent with Trump's approach, with Danish and Greenlandic officials asserting their rights over the territory. Responding to Trump's threats of tariffs if they do not cooperate, the leaders of Denmark and Greenland have maintained their autonomy, stating, "We stand firmly with Greenland and Denmark," according to Los Angeles Times and Reuters.

During his speech at Davos, Trump remarked, "I love Europe and I want to see Europe go good, but it's not heading in the right direction," while suggesting that the U.S. is best placed to ensure the future of Greenland. The remarks have intensified the discourse surrounding U.S.-European relations, transforming the economic forum into a platform for geopolitical tensions, according to Los Angeles Times and Indiatimes.

Trump's comments come amid broader plans to discuss U.S. economic policy, specifically housing affordability, at the forum. However, the focus has shifted significantly toward his foreign policy decisions, with many global leaders advocating for stability and collaboration, directly opposing Trump's unilateral approach, according to NPR and Channel News Asia.