Determined to grab Greenland, Trump faces tough reception in Davos

US president’s visit to the World Economic Forum risks deepening transatlantic tensions as he presses claims on Greenland

President Donald Trump, center, speaks as he steps off Air Force One after arriving at Zurich International Airport for the World Economic Forum, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Zurich, Switzerland. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

US president Donald Trump descended on Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, ahead of an economic speech overshadowed by fraying transatlantic ties and his push to acquire Greenland.

Trump will discuss his America First-based economic policies and talk about foreign policy on Thursday at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting, a senior White House official told reporters en route to the Swiss mountain resort.