Trump says he won't take Greenland by force

特朗普表示,他不会武力夺取格陵兰岛。

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2026-01-21

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President Trump tells the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, he is seeking immediate negotiations to acquire Greenland, but won't use force to take it. We hear live reaction to his speech. Also in the programme: a BBC investigation into the killing of protesters in Iran; and the challenges for athletes of travelling with large sports equipment. (IMAGE: US President Donald Trump speaks during his special address at the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, 21 January 2026 / CREDIT: photo by GIAN EHRENZELLER/EPA/Shutterstock (16380717ba))
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  • President Trump has made landfall at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

  • Before his arrival, there were already strong headwinds,

  • a doubling down of his plan to acquire Greenland one way or another,

  • and the reiteration of his planned extra tariffs on NATO allies who complain.

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  • Well, the president has taken to the stage in the past 20 minutes or so.

  • He's been focusing on the U.S.

  • economy and he also turned to other matters.

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  • Issues like energy trade,