Trump at Davos highlights: You can say no and we will remember, US Prez tells Europe on Greenland takeover

US President Donald Trump took a swipe at French President Emmanuel Macron over his choice of eyewear during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, poking fun at the aviator sunglasses Macron wore while addressing delegates.

Macron drew attention earlier this week when he appeared on stage at the WEF wearing blue mirrored aviator-style sunglasses, an unusual choice for an indoor address. He did not explain the reason for wearing the glasses during his speech at the time. Subsequently, the French President’s office said the sunglasses were worn to protect his eyes due to a burst blood vessel.

US stocks edged higher at the open on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said during his address at the World Economic Forum that he would not use force to acquire Greenland.

“People thought I would use force. I don’t have to use force. I don’t want to use force. I won’t use force,” Trump said.

Trump Greenland news live updates: Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump said Greenland occupies a “key strategic location” between the United States, Russia and China.

He added that America’s interest in the island territory is not driven by its mineral resources but by concerns of “strategic national and international security.”

Says, "Nato should back US demand for Greenland takeover."

Says, "Canada exists because of the US."

Says NATO's 100% funding comes from the United States of America

The US President says that US gives a lot to NATO and does not get anything in return.

He says: "The US should have kept Greenland after World War 2".

"We need Greenland for national security," says the US President.

The US President says that Denmark would be under Nazis had US not acted on it.

The US President says that it was stupid of US to give back Greenland.

Trump says that no other country is in a position to secure Greenland instead of the US.

"EU has high energy prices and poor services," he said during his address at Davos.

Trump Greenland news live updates: US President Donald Trump said the United States had secured “historic trade deals with 40 per cent of the world,” adding that “ballooning trade deficits” had been brought down as a result of tariffs imposed on other countries.

Trump says Europe is "not headed in the right direction".

"I have proven all global experts wrong," Trump said.

He said that there has been robust growth in the United States under his administration. "When America booms, the entire world booms," he said.

US President DOnald Trump addresses global leaders at Davos

The president’s motorcade reached the World Economic Forum venue following a brief drive along a route lined with onlookers and skiers.

US President Donld Trump has arrived in Davos.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday defended US President Donald Trump, crediting him with prompting European nations to take what he described as “crucial” steps on defence spending.

Speaking at the World Economic Forum during a panel discussion titled “Can Europe Defend Itself?” alongside several European leaders, Rutte questioned whether Europe would have moved to raise military budgets without pressure from Trump. He asked the audience if it “really think(s) that, without Donald Trump,” a number of European countries would have increased defence spending to 2% of their GDP.

Emphasising his point, Rutte said, “No way. Without Donald Trump, this would never have happened.”

Trump lands in Switzerland with a delay after a minor electrical issue forced a return to Washington to switch planes

"We are very eager to bring the wearables to India. The demand has been huge," Bosworth said.

India is Meta's largest user market with a combined user base of over a billion monthly users, but also presents complex challenges, Bosworth noted. "You've got 40-plus languages that are being spoken across a huge range. The distribution inside India is uneven in terms of your ability to bring products to market consistently," he said.

In an X post, the Karnataka Deputy CM wrote, "Namma Bengaluru - The City of the Future. Honoured to be at Davos today for the World Economic Forum. The Annual Meeting 2026 provided an opportunity to share Bengaluru's journey as a city for the future, shaped by innovation, strong infrastructure, sustainability and a high quality of life."

Speaking in Davos, Sharif stressed the need for “teamwork” between Pakistan’s political and military leadership to deal with the country’s worsening economic challenges. He said tackling these issues required “a sense of understanding between key stakeholders,” language that drew immediate scrutiny.

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After a travel delay, US President Donald Trump is headed to Switzerland to address the World Economic Forum and meet with world leaders. Trump had to return to the US and switch planes due to a “minor electrical issue,” according to a White House official, CNN reported.

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw pushed back against the IMF’s classification of India as a second-tier AI-ready nation, saying the country “clearly” belongs in the top group. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, he highlighted India’s progress across all five layers of the AI stack and cited Stanford rankings that place India among the world’s leading AI-prepared countries. (Read more)

The United States has urged European countries critical of President Donald Trump over Greenland to hold back their reactions until he arrives in Davos. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Europe should “take a deep breath” and avoid what he described as “reflexive anger” and “bitterness.” He added that European leaders should “sit down, wait for President Trump to get here and listen to his argument,” suggesting they may ultimately be persuaded.

The remarks come after Trump threatened a 10% tariff on eight European nations that sent troops to Greenland for Danish-led joint military exercises. Bessent dismissed the move as “quixotic,” questioning the signal it was meant to send. Trump was travelling to Davos aboard Air Force One at the time, after switching aircraft due to a minor electrical issue, according to the White House.

US President Donald Trump is expected to reach the World Economic Forum in Davos around three hours later than planned, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters, Bessent did not specify the reason for the delay. Trump is scheduled to attend the annual global gathering of political and business leaders in the Swiss Alps, where he is set to hold meetings and deliver a keynote address, according to a Reuters report.

US President Donald Trump is set to reach Davos, Switzerland, today for the 2026 World Economic Forum, facing a tense lineup of European leaders over his Greenland ambitions. “I’m going to a beautiful place in Switzerland where I’m sure I’m very happily awaited for,” Trump joked at a White House briefing before departure, marking his first year back in power.

Trump is scheduled to deliver his keynote speech at the forum around 7 pm IST. His remark comes as European leaders are closing ranks against his push to take control of Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory and part of the NATO alliance, which has heightened transatlantic tensions.

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met Meta’s Chief Global Affairs Officer, Joel Kaplan, at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The discussions focused on safeguarding social media users from deepfakes and AI-generated content. Meta briefed the minister on its ongoing efforts to protect users and ensure online safety.

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw pushed back after the IMF chief labeled India a second-tier AI power. “I don't know what the IMF criteria is but Stanford places India at 3rd in the world for AI preparedness. I don't think your classification is correct,” Vaishnaw said. He emphasized India’s growing capabilities and global standing in artificial intelligence.

US President Donald Trump is set to meet leading global business figures, including several prominent Indian executives, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday. The meeting, part of Trump’s first Davos visit in six years, will include corporate leaders such as Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Salil Parekh, and Anish Shah.

More than 100 Indian CEOs are attending the 2026 WEF, underlining India’s strong corporate presence. The interaction comes as Indian exporters face continued US tariff pressure and tighter H-1B visa rules impacting the IT sector. Business leaders are closely watching for signals on trade policy as India and the US negotiate a new economic framework.

US President Donald Trump’s Air Force One was forced to return to Washington shortly after departing for Switzerland after a minor electrical issue was detected mid-air, the White House said. Flight-tracking data showed the aircraft making a U-turn back to Joint Base Andrews as a precautionary measure. Officials said Trump and his team will board another aircraft and continue to Davos for the World Economic Forum as scheduled.

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where Google reaffirmed its growing commitment to India’s AI ecosystem, including a $15 billion AI data centre in Vizag. Vaishnaw also took part in a semiconductor CEOs’ roundtable, underscoring India’s push to build a full semiconductor ecosystem as global firms view the country as a reliable supply-chain partner.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told the World Economic Forum that the world is facing “a rupture, not a transition,” as decades of global economic integration give way to great power rivalry. He warned that tools once meant to foster cooperation, such as trade, finance, and supply chains, are increasingly being used as instruments of coercion. The international institutions that supported collective problem-solving, including the WTO and UN system, are now “greatly diminished,” he said.

While acknowledging why countries are seeking greater self-reliance, Carney cautioned that a “world of fortresses” would be poorer and more fragile. He said Canada is responding with a “principled and pragmatic” shift, strengthening its economy at home while building flexible coalitions abroad, stressing that “the old order is not coming back.”

French President Emmanuel Macron took a tongue-in-cheek jab at US President Donald Trump during his World Economic Forum speech, opening with, “It’s a time of peace, stability, and predictability,” while highlighting global instability. He noted that 2024 saw “more than 60 wars, an absolute record, even if I understood a few of them were fixed.”

Macron warned against unilateral power, “new imperialism or new colonialism,” and emphasized that the world is shifting toward a system “where international law is trampled, and the only law that matters is that of the strongest.” His remarks follow Trump’s threat of 200% tariffs on French wine and come amid broader tensions over the US push for Greenland and the proposed “Board of Peace” for Gaza. Macron urged cooperation to tackle global challenges and warned against letting powerful nations dictate the world order.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told the World Economic Forum in Davos that the US-led “rules-based international order” is undergoing a fundamental breakdown. He said the world is facing “a rupture, not a transition” and warned that economic integration is being used as a tool of coercion.

“Compliance will buy safety. It won’t,” Carney added, urging middle powers to act collectively. He reaffirmed Canada’s support for Greenland and Denmark, saying, “Canada stands firmly with Greenland and Denmark and fully supports their unique right to determine Greenland’s future.” Carney concluded, “The old order is not coming back. From the fracture, we can build something better, stronger, and more just.”

Violent protests broke out in several Swiss cities ahead of US President Donald Trump’s arrival in Davos for the World Economic Forum, with demonstrators burning American flags and clashing with police. Trump, who is due to speak at the summit on Wednesday, is facing growing anger in Europe after renewing his push for US control of Greenland and refusing to rule out military options.

Around 300 protesters marched in Davos, chanting slogans such as “Trump not welcome,” while clashes led to property damage and the use of water cannons and chemical irritants by police. Similar demonstrations were reported in Bern and Zurich, where thousands joined rallies against Trump and the forum. In a social media post, Trump reiterated that “Greenland is imperative for National and World Security,” underscoring tensions expected to dominate the summit.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday refused to spell out how far he would go to take control of Greenland, saying “you’ll find out” when questioned at the White House. He claimed the island’s population would back a US takeover once he spoke to them, despite recent protests in Greenland and strong opposition from European leaders.

Trump has intensified calls for US control of the Danish-claimed territory, framing it as a national security necessity. He has also warned of new tariffs on several NATO allies if they resist negotiations. While acknowledging tensions with Europe, Trump said NATO would ultimately be “very happy” with any outcome on Greenland.

India and the European Union are on the “cusp of a historic trade agreement” that could create a market of two billion people and account for nearly a quarter of global GDP, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said. She made the remarks ahead of a New Delhi summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 25–27. A formal announcement on concluding negotiations for the long-pending India-EU free trade agreement is expected to be the key outcome of the visit.