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Trump Arrives Late to Davos, Meeting with Scholz Canceled

Published January 21, 2026, 14:28
Trump Arrives Late to Davos, Meeting with Scholz Canceled

Donald Trump arrived late to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, due to a technical issue with his aircraft. This delay led to the cancellation of a scheduled meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who had hoped to discuss US claims regarding Greenland. Trump's arrival was accompanied by controversial statements and economic threats, raising concerns among US European allies. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described Trump's new tariffs as 'wrong', while French President Emmanuel Macron warned of a potential EU response using its trade 'bazooka'.