Trump-Greenland latest: US president says ‘I won’t use force’ to take over Arctic territory in Davos speech

President Trump has turned to domestic policy as he says that he will ensure he does nothing that will “hurt home values”.

He said he has signed an order banning large institutional investors from buying homes saying: “Homes are built for people not corporations”.

“We want a piece of ice for world protection, and they won’t give it,” Trump said in his speech to a congress hall packed with business and political leaders.

He said it is a “small ask” for a “piece of ice”.

Trump has reiterated America’s unique position in the world as he explained that the US is the “economic engine of the planet”.

“You can say yes, and we will be very appreciative. Or you can say no, and we will remember,” he said in his address at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday.

“It’s the United States alone that can protect this giant mass of land, this giant piece of ice, develop it and improve it and make it so that it’s good for Europe and safe for Europe and good for us.

“And that’s the reason I’m seeking immediate negotiations to once again, discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the United States,” Trump added.

Trump has hit out at Emmanuel Macron and says France has been taking advantage of the US over prescription drugs for over thirty years.

He said he had threatened Macron with additional tariffs over the disagreements on drug prices.

President has also made a dig at Macron over his sunglasses. “What is that?” he said.

The French leader said he will be wearing the shades for a minor eye condition.

President Donald Trump says in his address: “All I’m asking for is a piece of ice.”

He has confused Greenland with Iceland a couple of times during his speech.

The US leader says he does a lot for Europe and would like them to show their appreciation through giving Greenland to the US.

“You can say yes, and we will be very appreciative. Or you can say no, and we will remember,” he said.

Trump is to meet Zelensky at Davos he said as he emphasised that the war between Russia and Ukraine must end.

“Too many people are dying, needlessly dying,” he said. “Too many souls are being lost.”

He said it is another example of how much he and the US does for Europe.

President Trump is hitting out at his neighbour Canada now as he says: “Canada lives because of the United States. Remember that Mark, the next time you make your statements.”

He added: “Canada gets a lot of freebies from us – they should be grateful to us. Yesterday the Prime Minister (Carney) wasn’t so grateful.”

After speculation of military intervention, Trump says he will not use force to acquire Greenland.

He said he wants Nato to give the territory over to the US and added: “Unless I decide to use excessive strength and force where we would be frankly unstoppable. That is the biggest statement I’ve made. I don’t want to use force, I don’t have to use force, I won’t use force.”