Donald Trump backs away from imposing further tariffs on EU nations | ABC NEWS

The guest some of the world's most powerful have been waiting for. The US President Donald Trump touches down in the Swiss Alps at the World Economic Forum in Davos. I don't have to use force. I don't want to use force. I won't use force. All the United States is asking for is a place called Greenland. The US Commander-in-Chief dispelled the worst of Europe's fears, but in a sprawling 72-minute speech repeatedly stated his desire to take control of the icy island, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark. You can say yes and we will be very appreciative, or you can say no and we will remember. Several hours later, the President abruptly cancelled his tariff threat on several European allies, announcing the framework of a future deal worked up with the NATO Secretary-General. Gets everything we wanted, including especially real national security. In that sense, the day ends better than it started. While the immediate crisis seems to have been averted, the devil could be in the detail. European leaders say emergency talks in Brussels will still go ahead, as the continent prepares for Donald Trump's next move. We both agreed, when you look at NATO and what NATO collectively can do to make sure the whole Arctic region is safe, including Greenland, to work on that part. Denmark says the US owning Greenland is still a red line. So it remains to be seen if Donald Trump and the NATO boss have solved a problem that was threatening to tear apart the world's biggest military alliance. Catherine Dis, ABC News.