Trump attends Davos, reiterates Greenland ambitions The president arrived in Davos and placed Greenland at the top of his agenda, saying he would use “tools beyond tariffs” to press for control of the Danish territory [2]. He emphasized a full slate of meetings at the Swiss forum, underscoring the issue’s priority in his diplomatic outreach [2]. Both articles note that the Greenland stance dominates his public statements during the summit [1][2].

Administration backs away from military option At the conference, Trump announced that the United States would not employ military force to seize Greenland, stating the military “is not on the table” [1]. This walk‑back reduces the immediate risk of a NATO‑allied invasion while leaving economic and diplomatic levers open [1]. Analysts described the shift as a significant strategic recalibration aimed at easing Atlantic tensions [1].

European leaders condemn escalation, propose NATO deterrence French President Emmanuel Macron warned that trampling international law would have dire consequences, directly criticizing the U.S. approach [2]. France also requested a NATO‑led exercise in Greenland, signaling a commitment to maintain allied deterrence [2]. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and other Western leaders publicly pushed back against any escalation, emphasizing the need to protect the rules‑based order [1].

Markets react to Greenland signaling, then stabilize Financial markets initially fell amid fears that Greenland could become a flashpoint, reflecting investor anxiety over a potential split in the Western alliance [1]. After Trump’s pledge to forego force, stocks recovered, indicating a temporary calming effect of the diplomatic reassurance [1]. Analysts linked the volatility directly to the president’s public statements on Greenland [1].

Air Force One returns, backup plane continues trip A minor electrical issue forced the original Air Force One to return to the United States shortly after takeoff, prompting a switch to a backup aircraft [2]. The president’s Davos itinerary proceeded without cancellation, demonstrating logistical resilience despite the technical glitch [2]. The incident also highlighted ongoing delays in the long‑term Air Force One replacement program, now expected to deliver new aircraft by mid‑2028 [2].