Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Trump Criticizes Europe, Pushes for Greenland
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump criticized Europe's green energy policies, saying they are bad for the economy and help China make money.
He claimed that countries with many windmills lose money and that wind farms hurt birds and the environment.
Trump also mentioned that electricity prices in Germany have gone up a lot and that the UK produces much less energy than before.
He thinks Europe should use more fossil fuels instead of green energy.
Additionally, Trump called for immediate negotiations for the US to acquire Greenland from Denmark, describing the country as ungrateful.
He also said that the US is booming, but Europe is 'not heading in the right direction'.
Trump also claimed to be 'reasonably close' to a deal on stopping the Russia-Ukraine war.
In response, a satirical online petition called for crowdfunding from Danish citizens to 'purchase California' from Trump.
The European Parliament suspended work on the EU's trade agreement with the US in protest against Trump's demands and threats of tariffs.
European stocks extended their drop due to renewed trade-war tensions, but later steadied after Trump ruled out the use of force to take Greenland.
Trump also criticized Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, saying Canada should be more grateful for US support.
US President Donald Trump criticized Europe's green energy policies at the World Economic Forum in Davos, claiming they are economically burdensome and benefit China.
Trump argued that wind farms harm wildlife and landscapes, and that countries with many windmills lose money, citing Germany's 64% surge in electricity prices and the UK's reduced energy production.
Trump called for immediate negotiations for the US to acquire Greenland from Denmark, describing the country as ungrateful and emphasizing Greenland's strategic importance for US security.
In response to Trump's remarks, a satirical online petition called for Danish citizens to crowdfund the 'purchase of California' from Trump, receiving over 280,000 signatures.
The European Parliament suspended work on the EU's trade agreement with the US in protest against Trump's demands and threats of tariffs, leading to a drop in European stocks due to trade-war tensions.
Trump also claimed to be 'reasonably close' to a deal on stopping the Russia-Ukraine war and criticized Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for not being grateful enough for US support.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump
- What
- Criticized Europe's green energy policies and pushed for the US to acquire Greenland
- When
- Wednesday, at the World Economic Forum in Davos
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- To advocate against green energy policies, which he believes are economically detrimental, and to assert US strategic interests in Greenland
Pro-Greenland Acquisition
Anti-Greenland Acquisition
Greenland's Strategic Importance
Pro-Greenland Acquisition
Trump argues that Greenland is crucial for US national and international security, and that the US is the only nation capable of securing and developing it.
Anti-Greenland Acquisition
European leaders and the Danish government oppose Trump's acquisition plans, viewing them as an infringement on Denmark's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Economic Impact of Green Energy
Pro-Greenland Acquisition
Trump claims that green energy policies, particularly wind energy, are economically burdensome and benefit countries like China more than the adopting countries.
Anti-Greenland Acquisition
European leaders argue that green energy policies are essential for combating climate change and promoting sustainable development, and that Trump's criticism is misplaced and counterproductive.
- Event
- World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
- Speaker
- US President Donald Trump
- Criticized Policies
- Green energy, particularly wind energy
- Claimed Economic Impact
- Increased electricity prices and energy shortages in Europe
- China's Role
- Manufactures and sells windmills, profiting from their sales
- Environmental Concerns
- Wind farms harm wildlife and landscapes
- Germany's Electricity Price Increase
- 64% surge
- UK's Energy Production
- One-third of 1999 levels
- Greenland
- Strategic location between the US, Russia, and China
- Ukraine War
- Trump claims to be 'reasonably close' to a deal
- Satirical Petition
- Danish petition to 'buy California' from Trump
- EU Trade Pact
- Suspended due to Trump's threats over Greenland
- European Stocks
- Extended drop due to trade-war tensions
- Canada's Gratitude
- Trump claims Canada should be more grateful for US support
Sources
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EU lawmakers put US trade pact on hold after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
Europe Stocks Steady as Trump Rules Out Force to Take Greenland
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Canada lives because of US: Trump hits back at Carney
