U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed his intention to meet with 'various parties' at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss the United States' desire to acquire Greenland. The announcement follows a telephone call Trump had with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, where a meeting regarding Greenland at Davos was reportedly agreed upon. Trump has persistently reiterated his stance that Greenland is crucial for U.S. and global security, claiming Denmark is unable to adequately protect the self-ruling territory. This assertion has significantly escalated tensions with European allies, particularly after Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on eight European nations, including Denmark, if they continue to obstruct the sale of Greenland to the U.S. The proposed tariffs, set to begin at 10% in early February and potentially rising to 25% by July if no deal is reached, have sparked widespread concern across global financial markets, contributing to a decline in European equities and a surge in safe-haven assets. European leaders, many of whom are also attending the WEF 2026, have largely rejected Trump's demands and are actively preparing potential retaliatory measures to his tariff threats. The crisis surrounding Greenland has overshadowed other agenda items at Davos, with discussions reportedly shifting from topics like post-war Ukraine to the transatlantic rift over the Arctic island. Trump is expected to deliver a keynote speech at the forum, where the Greenland issue is anticipated to be a central theme, highlighting a period of unusual strain in the global trading system and international relations.