Trump spoke in Davos: criticism of Europe, the status of Greenland and the “Peace Council”

At the beginning of his speech, Trump said that, in his opinion, Europe is “moving in the wrong direction” and criticized the current model of globalization. He again contrasted the “America First” policy, emphasizing that the US administration is focused on protecting national interests, strengthening domestic production and reducing dependence on foreign markets.

The American president noted that the priorities of his second term remain the fight against inflation, the growth of real incomes of the population and increasing the affordability of housing. According to Trump, the United States must “stop subsidizing other people’s economies” and focus on its own sustainability, even if this leads to tensions in trade relations with partners.

Trump devoted much of his attention to the topic of Greenland. He said that the United States does not intend to use military force to establish control over the island, although he emphasized that Washington has such an opportunity. “I’m not going to do that,” Trump said, adding that US interest in Greenland is dictated primarily by strategic and international security considerations. At the same time, he also mentioned the rare earth resources of the region, noting that the issue goes far beyond economics.

Trump also said that he intends to seek “immediate and serious negotiations” on the future status of Greenland, without specifying in what format they might take place. These words caused a wary reaction among European forum participants.

During his speech, the US President again spoke harshly to NATO allies, saying that many of them are not fulfilling their obligations and shifting the burden of security to Washington. According to him, the United States no longer intends to “pay for the safety of those who can afford to defend themselves.”

Separately, Trump mentioned his initiative to create a “Council of Peace,” a new international structure that, according to his plan, should deal with post-war governance and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. He stressed that current international institutions “cannot cope with reality,” and the United States is ready to offer an alternative format.

Trump’s speech became one of the central themes of Davos 2026. His statements caused mixed reactions – from support from part of the business community to harsh criticism from European politicians, who saw in the US President’s speech a threat of further escalation of transatlantic disagreements.