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Trump Arrives in Davos as Greenland Standoff Deepens

President Trump landed in Davos facing a full scale transatlantic backlash after escalating threats and tariff warnings tied to his bid for Greenland, leaving allies united in opposition and markets jittery around the globe

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4800+ - Gold price per ounce at record highs amid Greenland diplomatic crisis

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"The whole country is going to get blown up" — President Donald Trump

SPX 6,797 ↓ 2.06% Dow 48,489 ↓ 1.76% Nasdaq 22,954 ↓ 2.39% Gold 4,848 ↑ 1.73% BTC 89,381 ↑ 1.20%

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Trump Arrives in Davos as Greenland Standoff Deepens

President Trump arrived in Davos under intense scrutiny as his renewed push to acquire Greenland has sparked diplomatic confrontation. European leaders and NATO partners publicly rebuked the White House, turning Davos into a transatlantic flashpoint.

Gold Hits Record as Greenland Crisis Widens

Markets reacted sharply to the Greenland standoff and tariff threats, driving investors into safe havens and triggering global selloffs. Gold surged while equities across the US, Europe and Asia posted steep declines.

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EU Chief Warns Trump Threats Threaten European Security

European leaders moved from warning to concrete countermeasures as trade and security tensions with the United States rose. Calls ranged from tariffs to broader defensive economic tools as allies reacted to U.S. pressure over Greenland.

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