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Denmark Skips Davos World Economic Forum Amid Greenland Feud With U.S., Report Says
Greenland's status drives U.S. policy focus at Davos, with national security advisers discussing Arctic tensions amid trade threats, organizers report over 3,000 delegates attending.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump is expected to arrive in Davos, Switzerland, to deliver a special address and meet global business leaders invited after his speech.
- One European diplomat said Greenland was added to the agenda after Donald Trump on Saturday moved to impose extra tariffs on eight European countries tied to U.S. interest in buying the Arctic island.
- China is being represented in Davos by He Lifeng, Vice Premier of China, who will deliver a special address on Tuesday, while Kirill Dmitriev, special envoy to President Vladimir Putin, will meet U.S. delegation members; national security advisers from multiple countries will meet Monday, discussing Greenland.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged European governments not to retaliate and told reporters `I think it would be very unwise` on the WEF meeting sidelines.
- WEF organisers said over 3,000 delegates from more than 130 countries will attend this year, and sources said the White House sent invitations for a reception described by one CEO as 'a reception in honour of President Donald J Trump'.
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