Trump's Greenland Tariff Threat Looms Over Davos, WEF Chief Warns of Tough Talks

• US President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on Europe over Greenland acquisition will overshadow the World Economic Forum in Davos.
• WEF President Borge Brende anticipates 'tough dialogues' on tariff tensions between the US and its partners.
• Trump announced sweeping tariffs on eight European nations, linking the move to geopolitical risks around the Arctic territory and his interest in Greenland.
• Europe aims to maintain open channels with both Washington and Beijing, recognizing its delicate position between major powers.
• Despite geopolitical uncertainty, Brende expects over 3% global economic growth, driven by frontier technologies like AI, but warns of record sovereign debt.

Why It Matters: Trump's Greenland-linked tariff threat will dominate Davos discussions, highlighting global trade and geopolitical tensions.