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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Heather Stewart in Davos and Andrew Roth

Trump steps up Greenland annexation demand and attacks European leaders at Davos

Donald Trump has stepped up his demand to annex Greenland but said the US would not use force to seize it during a rambling, invective-laden speech at Davos where he again lashed out at Europe’s political leaders.

Trump gave his speech as they sought to avert a full-scale crisis over Greenland – an effort that appeared successful later as the US president suddenly announced he would delay imposing tariffs on eight European countries from 1 February as negotiations continue.

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