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Trump Davos Visit Live Updates: 'US is back, much stronger,' says Trump, ends 70-min Davos speech; calls Putin, Zelenskyy 'stupid'
US President Donald Trump made a high-profile return to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, delivering a combative speech defending his domestic achievements and criticising Europe’s trajectory. Opening to a hall filled with executives and political leaders, Trump joked about addressing “so many friends – a few enemies” before highlighting America’s economic turnaround, claiming inflation had been tamed, growth would exceed five per cent, and the US border was now secure. Trump contrasted these achievements with what he described as stagnation in Europe, warning that “certain places in Europe are not even recognisable” and that the continent is heading in a negative direction.
His arrival was delayed due to an electrical issue on Air Force One, yet hundreds still queued to see him, with some turned away. The speech coincided with heightened tensions over Trump’s Greenland ambitions, including threats of tariffs up to 25 per cent on resistant European nations. While the White House said the address would focus on domestic affordability and the “Board of Peace” initiative, Trump’s Europe-focused criticism underscored the widening rift with allies. Leaders like Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney have cautioned against escalation, warning that these disputes could undermine transatlantic relations and global stability.
His arrival was delayed due to an electrical issue on Air Force One, yet hundreds still queued to see him, with some turned away. The speech coincided with heightened tensions over Trump’s Greenland ambitions, including threats of tariffs up to 25 per cent on resistant European nations. While the White House said the address would focus on domestic affordability and the “Board of Peace” initiative, Trump’s Europe-focused criticism underscored the widening rift with allies. Leaders like Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney have cautioned against escalation, warning that these disputes could undermine transatlantic relations and global stability.
22:58 (IST) Jan 21
Greenland & windmills: Trump's unhinged Davos speech fact-checked; mentions India-Pak war again
Donald Trump reignited tensions with Europe at the World Economic Forum in Davos by again asserting that the United States should acquire Greenland, insisting he wants “right, title and ownership” of the territory while claiming he would not use force. In a combative speech, the president mocked European allies, criticised NATO and argued the alliance should not obstruct US ambitions.Trump framed the speech as a demonstration of American strength, repeatedly deriding Europe, NATO, clean energy policies and past US administrations, while presenting himself as the sole guarantor of global order.
Read full story21:53 (IST) Jan 21
Donald Trump shares update on India-US trade talks; praises PM Modi
India-US trade deal: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that America would have a ‘great’ trade deal with India. Trump’s statement came during his visit to the World Economic Forum (WEF) being held at Davos in Switzerland. Speaking to Moneycontrol on the sidelines of the WEF where he delivered a speech, Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed confidence in an India-US trade deal.
Read full story21:29 (IST) Jan 21
US President Donald Trump says, 'I've always had a very good relationship with President Xi and with President Putin.'
"President Xi of China is an incredible man. What he's done is amazing. He's highly respected by everybody. It was very severely interrupted by COVID. I used to call it the China virus, but he said, do you think you could use a different name and I decided to do that because why should we have a problem over that?" he said.
21:20 (IST) Jan 21
'Our territory': Trump stakes claim over Greenland - key reasons why he wants control
US President Donald Trump used his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos to renew his demand for American control of Greenland, casting the Arctic territory as a security liability for Europe and insisting that only Washington has the power to defend it.
Read full story20:56 (IST) Jan 21
[President Zelenskyy and Putin] are at a point now where they can come together and get a deal done: Trump
"I believe they [President Zelenskyy and Putin] are at a point now where they can come together and get a deal done. And if they don't, they're stupid. That goes for both of them. And I know they're not stupid," he said.
20:44 (IST) Jan 21
'US is back and is much more stronger': Trump ends 70-min speech in Davos; calls several leaders 'stupid'
He declared that the US is “back, bigger, stronger, better than ever before.”
Additionally, Windmills are “all over Europe” and are “losers” bought by “stupid people,” the US president said. He made it clear that it was European nations that were the “stupid people” buying windmills from China.
Also, he talked about the Ukraine war and said that if Putin and Zelenskyy don't 'come together', they're "stupid".
Additionally, Windmills are “all over Europe” and are “losers” bought by “stupid people,” the US president said. He made it clear that it was European nations that were the “stupid people” buying windmills from China.
Also, he talked about the Ukraine war and said that if Putin and Zelenskyy don't 'come together', they're "stupid".
20:35 (IST) Jan 21
Trump mocks France's Macron at Davos for playing 'tough'
Trump mocked French President Emmanuel Macron at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, targeting the sunglasses Macron wore a day earlier for health reasons and accusing him of posturing over pharmaceutical price negotiations.
“I watched him yesterday with those beautiful sunglasses — what the hell happened? But I watched him sort of be tough,” Trump said, referring to Macron’s reluctance to raise drug prices to align more closely with US rates.
“I said, ‘Emmanuel you’ve been taking advantage of the United States for 30 years with prescription drugs. You really should do it, and you will do it,’” he added.
“I watched him yesterday with those beautiful sunglasses — what the hell happened? But I watched him sort of be tough,” Trump said, referring to Macron’s reluctance to raise drug prices to align more closely with US rates.
“I said, ‘Emmanuel you’ve been taking advantage of the United States for 30 years with prescription drugs. You really should do it, and you will do it,’” he added.
20:26 (IST) Jan 21
Trump blasts wind energy, criticizing China and Europe in one swipe
Windmills are “all over Europe” and are “losers” bought by “stupid people,” the US president said. He made it clear that it was European nations that were the “stupid people” buying windmills from China.
It’s part of his broad claims about energy. Trump is promoting oil and coal, traditional fossil fuels, and nuclear energy, while blasting newer, cleaner energy sources. Calling windmills “those damn things,” he renewed his critiques that they “kill the birds” and “ruin the landscapes." Trump mused that China owns the international windmill market but doesn’t use them within its borders.
It’s part of his broad claims about energy. Trump is promoting oil and coal, traditional fossil fuels, and nuclear energy, while blasting newer, cleaner energy sources. Calling windmills “those damn things,” he renewed his critiques that they “kill the birds” and “ruin the landscapes." Trump mused that China owns the international windmill market but doesn’t use them within its borders.
20:17 (IST) Jan 21
At least four times in his remarks at Davos so far, Trump has referred to Greenland as 'Iceland'
“They’re not there for us on Iceland, I can tell you that,” Trump said of NATO allies. “Our stock market saw its first dip yesterday because of Iceland, so Iceland has already cost us a lot of money.” He made similar remarks a day earlier during a marathon news conference at the White House.
20:13 (IST) Jan 21
'United States is treated very unfairly by NATO': Trump
"We give so much, and we get so little in return. I've been a critic of Nato for many years. I've done more to help Nato than any other president by far. You wouldn't have Nato if I didn't get involved in my first term. The war with Ukraine is an example. It's a war that should have never started if the 2020 US presidential election weren't rigged. It was a rigged election. Everybody now knows that. They found out. People will soon be prosecuted for what they did," he added.
20:03 (IST) Jan 21
'We want a piece of ice for world protection': Trump
20:02 (IST) Jan 21
'Need Greenland for strategic reasons, not for rare earth minerals': Donald Trump
"Greenland has a strategic location between US, Russia, China; We need it for strategic reasons, not for rare earth minerals," said the US President.
19:59 (IST) Jan 21
We will remember if you say no over Greenland: Donald Trump
"You can say yes and we will be very appreciative, or you can say no and we will remember," he said.
19:57 (IST) Jan 21
'I stopped so many wars, including India-Pakistan war': Trump
"I've now been working on this war (Russia-Ukraine) for one year, during which time I settled eight other wars, India, Pakistan," he said.
19:52 (IST) Jan 21
Trump says, 'Will meet Zelenskyy at Davos'
19:50 (IST) Jan 21
Trump in Davos speech says he won't use force to acquire Greenland
Trump says Nato has been investing more in defences. He addsed, "We won't get anything unless I decide to use excessive force, we'd be unstoppable, but we won't do that."
All the US is asking for, he then says, is "a place called Greenland".
All the US is asking for, he then says, is "a place called Greenland".
19:44 (IST) Jan 21
Trump takes jab at Canada too
"Canada lives because of US," said Trump
19:42 (IST) Jan 21
Trump pitches for 'Greenland control'
"I have tremendous respect for people of Greenland and Denmark, but only US can secure Greenland," he said.
19:40 (IST) Jan 21
Trump takes jab at 'countries buying wind mills'
"Windmills kill birds, destroy landscapes; stupid people buy them," he said.
19:37 (IST) Jan 21
Trump talks about Venezuela in Davos
"Venezuela said let's do a deal after attack ended; they will make more money in six months than they made in six years," he said.
19:33 (IST) Jan 21
When the United States goes up, you follow: Donald Trump at World Economic Forum
He hailed the trade deals made with various countries indicating that that nearly every country who’ve signed a trade deal with US have seen their stock markets boom.
19:25 (IST) Jan 21
'The USA is the economic engine on the planet': Trump
"When America booms, the entire world booms. It's been the history. When it goes bad, you all follow us down... This afternoon, I want to discuss how we've achieved this economic miracle, how we intend to raise living standards for our citizens to levels never seen before, and perhaps how you too, and the places where you come from can do much better by following what we're doing," said the US President in Davos
19:19 (IST) Jan 21
'Europe is heading in the wrong direction,' says Trump
The president repeated criticisms of Europe that he had raised in his address to the United Nations last year and in his administration’s most recent national security statements.
“I love Europe and I want to see Europe go good, but it’s not heading in the right direction,” he said.
“I love Europe and I want to see Europe go good, but it’s not heading in the right direction,” he said.
19:17 (IST) Jan 21
'Inflation has been defeated': Donald Trump
Trump declared that “inflation has been defeated” and said America’s previously “open and dangerous border” has been closed. Inflation was most recently recorded at 2.7 per cent annually, above the Federal Reserve’s 2 per cent target.
He claimed that his administration is delivering the most remarkable transformation in US history and promised economic growth unmatched by any other country. Core inflation stands at 1.6 per cent, while growth in the fourth quarter of 2025 is projected at 5.4 per cent.
He claimed that his administration is delivering the most remarkable transformation in US history and promised economic growth unmatched by any other country. Core inflation stands at 1.6 per cent, while growth in the fourth quarter of 2025 is projected at 5.4 per cent.
19:14 (IST) Jan 21
Trump takes jab at Europe
US President says, "some places in Europe unrecognisable".
19:12 (IST) Jan 21
'So many friends, few enemies': Trump says has 'phenomenal news from US'; addresses Davos
"Great to be back in beautiful Davos, and to address so many respected business leaders, friends and few enemies," he said.
19:10 (IST) Jan 21
Trump addresses World Economic Forum
Trump greets 'Friends, family, few enemies'
18:59 (IST) Jan 21
Davos summit: Trump to give special address at WEF shortly; Greenland, tariffs in focus
Nearly 3,000 high-level participants from 130 countries, along with numerous activists and observers, are expected to converge at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, which is scheduled to run through Friday for dialogue, debate, and deal-making.
President Trump’s third visit comes as US allies express concern over his ambition to take over Greenland, while Latin America faces uncertainty over his efforts to seize Venezuela’s oil.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday called Trump’s planned new tariffs on eight European countries over Greenland a “mistake” and questioned his trustworthiness. French President Emmanuel Macron said the EU could retaliate by deploying one of its most powerful economic tools, colloquially known as a trade “bazooka.”
President Trump’s third visit comes as US allies express concern over his ambition to take over Greenland, while Latin America faces uncertainty over his efforts to seize Venezuela’s oil.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday called Trump’s planned new tariffs on eight European countries over Greenland a “mistake” and questioned his trustworthiness. French President Emmanuel Macron said the EU could retaliate by deploying one of its most powerful economic tools, colloquially known as a trade “bazooka.”
18:55 (IST) Jan 21
US futures climb and gold hits another record as markets steady ahead of Trump's speech at Davos
Global markets mostly declined on Wednesday, while trading on Wall Street showed signs of stabilization ahead of US President Donald Trump’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Futures for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average each fell 0.1% before the opening bell, while Nasdaq futures slipped 0.3%. The indices were coming off sharp losses the previous day, after Trump threatened higher tariffs on eight European countries over their opposition to his push for U.S. control of Greenland.
Gold prices surged past $4,800 for the first time, rising 2.2% to $4,873 per ounce, as investors sought refuge in assets considered safe havens amid uncertainty.
Futures for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average each fell 0.1% before the opening bell, while Nasdaq futures slipped 0.3%. The indices were coming off sharp losses the previous day, after Trump threatened higher tariffs on eight European countries over their opposition to his push for U.S. control of Greenland.
Gold prices surged past $4,800 for the first time, rising 2.2% to $4,873 per ounce, as investors sought refuge in assets considered safe havens amid uncertainty.
18:34 (IST) Jan 21
Trump arrives in Davos amid Greenland tensions
18:30 (IST) Jan 21
'We need a stronger NATO,' JPMorgan bank chief says at Davos
The head of US bank JPMorgan, Jamie Dimon, said on Wednesday that both NATO and Europe needed to be stronger, noting that it was in the United States’ best interests.
"I think we need a stronger NATO. I think it's right for us to complain that NATO didn't do enough," Dimon said at Davos, in response to a question about whether he considered the current moment dangerous in global geopolitics.
"And I think we need a stronger Europe. I think that's good for America. It's good for Europe," he added.
"I think we need a stronger NATO. I think it's right for us to complain that NATO didn't do enough," Dimon said at Davos, in response to a question about whether he considered the current moment dangerous in global geopolitics.
"And I think we need a stronger Europe. I think that's good for America. It's good for Europe," he added.
17:52 (IST) Jan 21
Trump boards helicopter to travel to Davos
The president made a brief comment to reporters after he disembarked from Air Force One, but his words could not be heard over the noise of the aircraft. He then waved a hand at reporters and boarded his presidential helicopter.
17:38 (IST) Jan 21
Trump’s Davos address to focus on America First
A White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity, was quoted by AP saying Trump will discuss his plans for the US to dominate the Western Hemisphere and may also address his push to acquire Greenland, as well as the next steps for Venezuela following the capture of its former leader, Nicolás Maduro.
The official added that the president is scheduled to hold about five separate meetings with foreign leaders during the trip, though their names were not disclosed.
The official added that the president is scheduled to hold about five separate meetings with foreign leaders during the trip, though their names were not disclosed.
17:28 (IST) Jan 21
Trump to fly to Davos from Zurich
US President Donald Trump arrived in Switzerland on Wednesday to attend the Davos forum, after an electrical issue forced a plane change aboard Air Force One. AFP journalists reported that he landed at Zurich airport roughly two hours behind schedule. He is set to fly to Davos to deliver a speech and meet with world leaders amid ongoing tensions over Greenland.
17:18 (IST) Jan 21
We can't drop the ball on Ukraine, says Nato secretary general
"The main issue is not Greenland now, the main issue is Ukraine", said Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte in Davos.
17:18 (IST) Jan 21
UK chancellor 'not ruling out' retaliatory tariffs on US
Speaking to the BBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos, she said the UK "would not be buffeted around" and would be acting in the national interest when dealing with the US on trade which means "bringing down trade barriers with countries around the world".
17:15 (IST) Jan 21
Greenland Greenland acquisition plans overshadow Davos agenda
Trump’s attempt to purchase Greenland from Denmark, coupled with threats of tariffs, is drawing international attention and overshadowing his intended focus on US housing affordability and cost-of-living issues.
17:15 (IST) Jan 21
Donald Trump's plane lands in Switzerland; to give special address at World Economic Forum soon
President Donald Trump landed in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum after a minor electrical issue forced his plane to return to Washington, delaying his arrival by several hours.
US President Donald Trump returned to the World Economic Forum in Davos to defend his domestic record while issuing pointed warnings to Europe, saying it is “not headed in the right direction.” Speaking to a packed hall of executives and political leaders, Trump touted a booming US economy, low inflation, and tightened border controls, presenting his first year back in office as a historic economic turnaround. His speech, delivered after a delayed arrival due to an Air Force One technical issue, drew long queues and widespread attention, with hundreds reportedly turned away. While he emphasised domestic issues like affordability and promoted his proposed “Board of Peace” for international conflicts, Trump also reignited tensions over Greenland. European leaders, including Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have warned that Trump’s actions risk a serious rupture in transatlantic relations and global order, highlighting widening divides between the US and its traditional allies.
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