"United States President Donald Trump has ruled out using force to take control of Greenland, but called for talks on his demands to take over the island. In a highly anticipated speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday, Trump insisted that the annexation of the autonomous Danish territory is crucial to US national security, despite widespread rejection of his demands from Greenlanders and European leaders."
"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, he said. The US president said he was seeking immediate negotiations to once again discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the United States, adding that Denmark had to make a choice. You can say yes', and we will be very appreciative. Or you can say no', and we will remember."
"Christine Nissen, chief analyst at the Europa think tank, told Al Jazeera that Trump's claim that he would not use force could be seen by Denmark as a possible de-escalation. We have seen how European countries and Denmark, as such, are changing their strategies towards Trump over the Greenland issue. We've had a very cautious Europe and Denmark given our very deep and structural dependence on the US, but now we see a change in strategy, Nissen said."
United States President Donald Trump called for immediate negotiations to acquire Greenland and linked the annexation to US national security. He explicitly ruled out using force, stating he did not need, want, or intend to use force. He said Denmark must choose to accept or reject negotiations, warning that refusal would be remembered. He claimed the United States alone can protect Greenland and emphasized NATO's strength tied to American security. Trump occasionally misnamed Greenland as Iceland during his speech. Analysts note his non‑use‑of‑force statement could be seen by Denmark as de‑escalation, while European leaders remain united in defending Greenland's current status.
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