President Donald Trump arrived in Zurich, Switzerland, on Wednesday ahead of his scheduled address at the World Economic Forum, reports Baltimore Chronicle via AP. Earlier, Air Force One had returned to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland after crew members detected a “minor electrical issue,” prompting Trump and his delegation to transfer to another aircraft before continuing to Switzerland. This marks Trump’s first international trip of 2026.
In Davos, Trump is expected to outline his vision of American dominance, including plans to acquire Greenland, a move that has drawn criticism from NATO allies and other international partners. The U.S. delegation attending the forum is reportedly the largest in the event’s history. Trump is scheduled to meet with global business executives and political leaders, deliver his keynote speech, and participate in a signing ceremony for the Board of Peace, originally designed to oversee Gaza’s recovery but now proposed to expand its role in international conflict resolution.
Trump’s recent foreign policy moves have generated tension with allied nations, including his capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and the seizure of Venezuelan oil. His rhetoric regarding Greenland has intensified, with the president refusing to rule out military action despite opposition from the local population and international partners. During a White House briefing, Trump stated, “You’ll find out,” when asked how far he would go to secure Greenland, adding that Greenlanders would be “thrilled” once he speaks to them.
Concerns about NATO’s cohesion have surfaced as Trump’s administration considers imposing a 10% tariff on eight member countries starting February 1 if an agreement on Greenland is not reached. The president maintains that the U.S. requires control of Greenland for national and global security purposes. He described upcoming discussions in Davos as “a lot of meetings scheduled on Greenland,” expressing optimism about achieving a mutually beneficial outcome.
The Board of Peace has faced scrutiny as critics argue that its expanded mandate, now framed as securing peace in conflict-affected regions beyond Gaza, could compete with the United Nations. Despite this, Trump continues to promote the initiative as a cornerstone of his administration’s international policy.
Domestically, Trump has indicated that he will reveal “some of the most aggressive housing reforms in American history” at Davos, including restrictions on large investors acquiring single-family homes and plans for the federal government to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds. The president has highlighted his administration’s economic achievements over the past year, emphasizing national growth and declining prices, while attributing challenges to the previous Biden administration.
Earlier we wrote that Trump Threatens 25% NATO Tariffs as EU Summons Extraordinary Meeting Over Greenland Control
