Davos, Donald Trump and Europe
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U.S. Secretary Treasury Scott Bessent on Wednesday decried Europe’s “anger” and “bitterness” over Trump’s tariff threat. Bessent urged the European Union to wait for Trump to arrive in Davos. He said he believes Europeans will be persuaded to support Trump’s concerns about Greenland once they hear his argument.
Trump’s Davos speech on Wednesday will follow thinly veiled denunciations of him by world leaders at the conference
Trump makes first international trip of 2026 to Davos, where he's expected to deliver remarks focused on American dominance, including taking over Greenland.
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump will appear Wednesday with other high-profile government and business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, a day after the elite event produced contentious statements and economic threats arising from tensions between the U.S. and Europe.
US President Donald Trump will appear on Wednesday with other high-profile government and business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, a day after the elite event produced contentious statements and economic threats arising from tensions between the US and Europe.
The California governor also took a jab at Maria Machado, who handed over her Nobel Peace Prize to the president.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom accused European leaders of being “complicit” as President Trump ramps up pressure to bring Greenland under US control. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Newsom urged Europe to stand united after Trump threatened tariffs on allies who oppose the move,
Corporate chiefs and government leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump swarm into Davos, Switzerland, this week, joining an elite annual meeting that promotes dialogue and economic progress.