US Allies Reject Trump’s Greenland Bid at Davos

At the 56th World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 20, 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to acquire Greenland, a self‑governing Danish territory. Trump’s proposal, first floated in his first term, has included a 10% tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands, and Finland, effective February 1, rising to 25% on June 1, to continue until the U.S. can secure the island. European leaders – including EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron – joined Carney in opposing the tariffs and asserting support for Greenland’s sovereignty. NATO allies dispatched troops to Greenland for exercises, emphasizing regional security amid fears of Chinese and Russian influence. The collective stance underscores a broader pushback against Trump’s “great power rivalry” rhetoric and signals solidarity among Western allies.