Trump said during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday that he would not use military force to acquire Greenland, emphasizing that he would seek a solution through negotiations. This statement briefly eased concerns in Europe. Trump stated that people had worried he might resort to force, but "I don't want to use force, and I don't need to." He also called for immediate negotiations on the acquisition of the land and warned that if Denmark refused to cede it, "the US will remember." However, Trump did not back down from his tough stance toward Denmark. He reiterated that Greenland is a "core national interest" for the US and international security, claiming the US is better equipped than Europe to protect the territory, and that this move would strengthen rather than weaken NATO security. He also called the US's post-World War II decision to "return" Greenland to Denmark "stupid," and described the related demands as a "recompense" based on long-term support for allies. Previously, the White House had not ruled out various options, including military measures. Trump's latest remarks at Davos are seen as a tonal adjustment in his recent increasingly escalated statements about Greenland, but they have not eased the fundamental disputes over sovereignty and security.
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