Trump Arrives in Davos for World Leader Meetings Amid Greenland Discussion

Trump going to be 'about three hours late', says US treasury secretary A bit more now from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who has been taking questions from reporters in Davos. Asked what would happen if Switzerland were to grow closer to the European Union, amid escalating tensions with the US, he says it would be "very disappointing if Switzerland decided to get on the EU bandwagon". On Greenland, he says that he's "not going to get ahead" of the president, but that the US is "asking our allies to understand that Greenland needs to be part of the United States". Addressing the "minor electrical issue" that forced Trump's plane to turn back to its Maryland air base, Bessent adds that he hasn't seen the updated schedule but the US president is going to be "about three hours late". 'Why doesn't Europe just sit down and wait for Trump to address them?' - US Treasury Secretary We're now hearing from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is already in Davos ahead of Trump's arrival. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Bessent asks why doesn't Europe "sit down wait for President Trump to get here" and listen to his argument? You can follow along with his comments in Davos at the top of this page, and we'll bring you more key lines shortly. Trump may enter Davos like a new sheriff with his own rules, but Europe could push back Faisal Islam Economics editor, reporting from Davos It will be quite the moment for the world, and how the world is run. Donald Trump may enter Davos like a new sheriff with his own new rules for the world, but there are signs that much of the rest of the world is now on alert, and ready to push back. His constantly stated designs on territorial expansion, especially in the last few days, have yielded a reaction among most other western countries. The leaders of France and Canada referred to a new colonialism, bullying a the need for the rest of the world to work together. The question is how far will the President articulate the new US national security strategy, which shocked Europe by praising radical opposition groups as a means to prevent what it called the erasure of civilisation. Non-American voices here perceive a lack of appetite in the US Congress for a Greenland adventure and some skittishness in markets. The US Treasury Secretary implored Europe not to panic and keep the faith, but the audience here and around the rest of Europe will get a chance to make their own judgement this afternoon Trump's journey delayed after 'minor electrical issue' on Air Force One Donald Trump's plane was forced to turn back due to a "minor electrical issue" as he began the journey to Davos, Switzerland. After takeoff, the crew on Air Force One noticed the issue, and the decision was made to turn the plane around, land at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland and board a new plane. Reporters also noted the lights went out briefly in the press cabin, but no additional information was given. According to those on board, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt joked that, in light of the issue, the Qatari jet - an "unconditional gift" from the country to the US president, which is currently being refitted - was sounding "much better" right now. The arrival of the president, and those travelling with him, is expected to be delayed. We'll bring you details of who is accompanying Trump on the trip to the World Economic Forum in our next post. Trump's Greenland plan is what everyone is waiting for Sarah Smith North America editor Asked by the BBC before he left the White House if the break up of Nato was a price he was willing to pay for Greenland, President Trump seemed oblivious to the hostility his threats have generated. Saying “I think we will work something out where Nato is going to be very happy and where we’re going to be very happy. He gave no clue as to what this compromise could be, as he reiterated his belief that America must own Greenland for reasons of national security. Asked how far he was prepared to go to acquire the Arctic territory he said simply "you’ll find out". He is bound to be asked the same question in the many meetings he says he has scheduled about Greenland whilst he is in Davos. President Trump wants to use his speech to the World Economic Forum to list all his achievements in his first year back in office. But it is what he has planned for Greenland in the coming year that everyone will be listening for. Trump heading to Davos after doubling down on plans to own Greenland US President Donald Trump will today deliver a speech to world leaders in Davos, Switzerland, after doubling down on his threats to take control of Greenland. He is set to speak at the World Economic Forum - where French President Macron warned yesterday of a "shift towards a world without rules". Trump says there are "a lot of meetings scheduled on Greenland". This comes after he was asked how far he was willing to go to acquire Greenland during a news conference on Tuesday, he replied: "You'll find out". His arrival in Davos is expected to be delayed due to a "minor electrical issue" on Air Force One. Meanwhile, Greenland's Minister of Industry and Natural Resources, Naaja Nathanielsen, told the BBC: ""We do not want to be Americans, and we have been quite clear about that." We'll be closely monitoring developments today and will bring you the key lines. Stay with us.