In a bold statement on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump insisted there was no turning back on his plan to bring Greenland under American control, even refusing to rule out the use of force. His vow sent ripples through NATO and sparked fresh clashes with European Union leaders. 🤯
EU officials, gathered for the World Economic Forum in Switzerland this week, hit back, rejecting any claim made by might alone. They criticized Trump's approach as a modern law of the strongest, stressing that territorial disputes can't be settled by power alone. 💪🌐
Later, at the White House, Trump softened his rhetoric, telling reporters that he expected to find a solution that leaves both NATO and the U.S. satisfied: 'We will work something out where NATO is going to be very happy and where we're going to be very happy.' He also teased upcoming meetings in Greenland and Switzerland, expressing confidence that negotiations will succeed. 🤝
Experts warn that Trump's Greenland gambit risks undermining decades of transatlantic unity and could spark a new wave of trade tensions. Stock markets dipped briefly on worries of a return to last year's tariff battles. 📉
Trump is due to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos later this week alongside European and business leaders. Observers will be watching closely to see if the U.S. can find common ground with allies over the Arctic's strategic prize. ❄️
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Trump vows 'no going back' on Greenland, EU rejects 'law of strongest'
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