World Economic Forum 2026 Live Updates from Davos: US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Davos for high-stakes discussions with European leaders, as his pursuit of Greenland threatens to strain
transatlantic relations. A day before the World Economic Forum, Trump openly mocked European counterparts, setting the stage for a tense encounter over the future of the autonomous Danish territory.
Meanwhile, leaders in the Swiss resort have united against Trump’s aggressive America First approach, with French President Emmanuel Macron pledging to resist “bullies” and the EU promising an “unflinching” response.
“I’m going to a beautiful place in Switzerland where I’m sure I’m very happily awaited for,” Trump said with a smile at a White House briefing marking his first year back in power, before departing for Davos. Asked how far he was prepared to go to acquire Greenland from Denmark, a fellow NATO member, Trump replied, “You’ll find out.”
Later, as he left the White House for his flight, the president admitted he had “no idea” how the trip to Davos would pan out. Trump’s speech at the annual gathering of the world’s economic and political elite, which he is attending for the first time in six years, is scheduled for 2.30 pm (7 pm IST). With tensions over Greenland threatening to create the largest rift between Washington and Europe in decades, Trump said he plans to hold a number of meetings on the topic while in Davos. Follow for live updates.
