Donald Trump is addressing world leaders and business chiefs at Davos - as tensions flare over his threats to take control of Greenland.
The US President’s speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland comes after he doubled down on his insistence that America needed to acquire the island.
Meanwhile Sir Keir Starmer told MPs at Wednesday's Prime Minister's Questions that he is “not going yield” to pressure from the US President on Greenland.
Trump has threatened to slap tariffs on allies objecting to his plans to annex the territory.
Follow the latest updates below...
Trump speech ends
15:56 , Matt WattsTrump’s speech has ended and with that we will end our live coverage.
For a round-up of Trump’s speech and its implications read our Political Editor Nic Cecil’s article.
Trump says 'we'll see what happens' with Greenland
15:19 , Megan HoweTrump says "we'll see what happens" over Greenland and that the US could "make it impossible for the bad guys to do anything against the perceived good ones".
The US president said: "It's a big piece of ice, and it's very important... that we use it for national security. That can create a power that will make it impossible for the bad guys to do anything against the perceived good ones.
He added: "We'll see what happens" as he again claimed Nato had treated the US "very unfairly".
Trump appears to confuse Greenland with Iceland
14:55 , Megan HoweDonald Trump appeared to confuse Greenland with Iceland when he discussed the impact the crisis had on the US stock market.
He said: "Our stock market took the first dip yesterday because of Iceland, so Iceland has already cost us a lot of money."
Trump to Greenland: 'Say yes, we'll be appreciative. Say no, we will remember'
14:32 , Megan HoweTrump has said he will not use “excessive force” to take control of Greenland.
Addressing Greenland directly he says: "You can say yes, and we'll be very appreciative, or you can say no and we will remember.”
"A strong and secure America means a strong NATO," he added.
Trump claims US 'should have kept' control of Greenland after WWII
14:24 , Megan HoweIn a slight nuance to his previously stated reasons for wanting Greenland, Trump has said the US had a claim on the island due to its efforts to defend it during World War Two after Denmark was invaded by Germany.
"We already had it, but we returned it to Denmark after World War Two," he said.
The US "should have kept it," he said.
Trump 'won't use force' he claims
14:15 , Megan Howe“I don’t have to use force, I don’t want to use force, I won’t use force,” Trump says.
He claims the US would be “unstoppable” if there were to use “excessive force” to acquire Greenland.
Trump has now taken aim at NATO.
Greenland matters for national security, he says
14:10 , Megan HoweTrump said he is seeking “immediate negotiations” to acquire Greenland, which he says is needed for national security.
He claims the US acquisition of Greenland would not be a threat to NATO, but rather would enhance the alliance’s security.
'Only the US can defend Greenland,' Trump says
14:05 , Megan HoweTrump has spoken of wanting “a strong and united West.”
“They [Europe] have to get out of the culture they’ve created over the last 10 years[...]we want strong allies not seriously weakened ones,” he says.
Trump has started speaking about Greenland now.
He said: "I was going to leave it out of the speech, but I think I would have been reviewed very negatively."
“I have tremendous respect for the people and Greenland and Denmark but every NATO ally has an obligation to defend their own territory,” he said.
Trump says the US is the only “great power” who can defend Greenland.
Certain places in Europe 'not recognisable' says Trump
13:50 , Megan HoweThe US president told the forum that "Europe is not heading in the right direction".
He said he "doesn't recognise Europe", referencing mass migration.
"I love Europe, I want to see it do good but it's not going in the right direction," he added.
Trump delivers opening remarks
13:45 , Megan HoweTrump’s open remarks focus on boasts about his alleged economic success since his inauguration as president.
“We are the hottest country anywhere in the world,” Trump says.
The US President says he is addressing business leaders, friends and a “few enemies”, while bringing “phenomenal news” from America about a booming economy and closed borders.
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Trump takes to the stage
13:40 , Megan HoweThe US President has taken to the stage and is addressing attendees at the World Economic Forum.
Rachel Reeves says 'special relationship' between UK and US alive despite Greenland dispute
13:40 , Georgia BellRachel Reeves has confirmed that the “special relationship” between the UK and the US is still alive and well despite the ongoing Greenland dispute.
The Chancellor was asked if there was “anything left of the special relationship” by ITV News, to which she responded, “there absolutely is.”
“And there’s no more special relationship on military, on strategic issues, than the relationship between the US and the UK,” she went on.
“And that is one of the reasons why last year we were able to secure for Britain the first and the best trade deal with the United States, and that has real, tangible benefits.”
She also added that she did not “accept” that the relationship was falling apart.
Trump to discuss US-first policies in Davos address
13:33 , Georgia BellTrump’s address to the World Economic Forum is expected to focus on US-first issues.
According to a senior White House Official who spoke to reporters en route to Switzerland, the US president intends to raise his America First-based economic policies and foreign policy as part of the speech.
The president is also expected to discuss his ongoing campaign to acquire Greenland - an issue which has overshadowed the agenda at the summit so far, as well as Venezuela and his planned “Board of Peace”.
At a news conference on Tuesday, Trump expressed optimism that an agreement on Greenland could be reached.
He said, "I think we will work something out where NATO is going to be very happy and where we're going to be very happy.
“But we need it for security purposes”, he added. “We need it for national security.”
Donald Trump has arrived in Davos
13:23 , Georgia BellUS President Donald Trump has arrived in Davos ahead of his highly anticipated address to the World Economic Forum.
After a delayed journey, the president disembarked the Marine One helicopter at Davos.
He was expected to speak at 1.30 pm GMT but that timetable has slipped given the his earlier travel issues.
Downing Street: Other party leaders 'utterly unfit and unable to rise' to Greenland challenge
13:17 , Georgia BellSir Keir Starmer’s press secretary has said that other party leaders have “shown themselves utterly unfit and unable to rise” to the challenge over Greenland and the prospect of US tariffs.
This comes after the Prime Minister and the leader of the opposition, Kemi Badenoch, clashed in the Commons over the increasing tensions.
When asked whether the Prime Minister had exhausted his patience with Donald Trump after his words in the Commons, Sir Keir’s press secretary said he had “expressed what he said on Monday”.
“As he set out this is a significant moment… and as you saw in the chamber there, the other party leaders have shown themselves utterly unfit and unable to rise to it,” she said.
Germany's Chancellor will not attend Trump's 'Board of Peace' ceremony
13:09 , Georgia BellFriedrich Merz will not attend a signing ceremony for Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" at the World Economic Forum in Davos, according to a German government spokesperson.
The German Chancellor plans to leave Switzerland early on Thursday, and the spokesperson has reiterated that Germany was grateful for its invite to join the board.
The spokesperson added: "We are examining this proposal and will certainly respond accordingly in due course."
EU president warns 'we are at a crossroads’
12:54 , Georgia BellThe president of the European Commission has reiterated that the first EU move in Greenland will be a "massive investment surge".
Ursula Von der Leyen said that Europe will collaborate with the US and other partners on the wider security of the Arctic, but maintained that Europe needs to be able to change even faster to become more independent.
She said, "We are at a crossroads. Europe prefers dialogue and solutions – but we are fully prepared to act, if necessary, with unity, urgency and determination,
"In this increasingly lawless world, Europe needs its own levers of power.
"We know them: A strong economy, a thriving single market and industrial base, a strong innovation and technology capacity, united societies, and above all a real capacity to defend ourselves."
Keir Starmer vows 'I will not yield' to Trump on Greenland
12:34 , Georgia BellSpeaking at Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, Sir Keir Starmer has addressed Greenland and Chagos.
He declared, "I will not yield. Britain will not yield on our principles and values about the future of Greenland under threats of tariffs."
He reiterated his support in Greenland and condemned Trump's threats to impose tariffs on countries that oppose him as "completely wrong".
Starmer accusees Trump of using words which were 'different from his previous words' on Chagos deal
12:28 , Georgia BellSir Keir Starmer has accused Donald Trump of using words about the Chagos Islands deal which were “different from his previous words” for “the express purpose of putting pressure on me and Britain in relation to my values and principles on the future of Greenland”.
This comes after the Prime Minister handed sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a decision which the US President branded an "act of great stupidity".
Downing Street said yesterday that it still believed the US supported the deal.
Trump lands in Zurich with US delegation
12:25 , Georgia BellThese photos show the scene in Zurich as Trump touched down ahead of his Davos address.
The president’s journey to Switzerland was delayed due to a ‘minor electrical’ issue.
He is joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
The photos appear to show Trump heading towards a helicopter, which will transport him to Davos, around 100 miles away.
Trump's Air Force One touches down in Zurich
12:17 , Michael HowieDonald Trump has landed at Zurich airport as he makes his way to the Davos summit.
Air Force One touched down at lunchtime after a technical issue delayed his arrival.
He is expected to address the World Economic Forum in Davos later today and meet other world and business leaders.
Miliband defends Starmer's decision not to travel to Davos amid Greenland tensions
12:07 , Georgia BellEd Miliband has come to the prime minister’s defence amidst criticism of his decision not to travel to Davos, as Donald Trump continues to push to annex Greenland.
The Prime Minister has stood firm in his support of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, but will not be attending the forum due to scheduling issues.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband defended Sir Keir’s decision, and told Sky News there were “all kinds of other things that he’s doing”.
Mr Miliband said: “I think Keir Starmer’s leadership is absolutely right on this and I think at this stage, it’s about de-escalation and finding a way through this tricky situation.”
In place of the Prime Minister, a UK delegation including Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will be present at the conference.
Macron calls for retaliation against Trump's tariffs
12:00 , Georgia BellFrench President Emmanuel Macron urged Europe to consider retaliatory measures against Donald Trump in his ongoing efforts to acquire Greenland.
The US President previously threatened tariffs on eight countries that opposed his plans to purchase Greenland over the weekend.
In an address to the World Economic Forum on Tuesday, the French president claimed he preferred "respect to bullies" and the "rule of law to brutality".
US treasury secretary claims UK is 'letting us down' with Chagos deal
11:48 , Georgia BellUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed that the UK is "letting us down" by giving sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
This comes after Downing Street said yesterday that it still believed the US supported the deal.
President Trump previously called it an "act of great stupidity".
Bessent said: "President Trump has made it clear that we will not outsource our national security or our hemispheric security to any other countries.
"Our partner, the UK is letting us down with the base on Diego Garcia, which we had shared together for many, many years, and they want to turn it over to Mauritius.
"So President Trump is serious here."
Trump arriving in Zurich ahead of Davos address
11:44 , Georgia BellUS President Donald Trump is arriving in Zurich after facing a delayed journey due to a “minor electrical fault”.
The president will now travel to Davos, approximately 100 miles away, likely via helicopter.
He is expected to make his address to the World Economic Forum at 1.30 GMT.
Rachel Reeves: 'Britain is not here to be buffeted around'
11:40 , Michael HowieRachel Reeves has defended Sir Keir Starmer's attempts to cool tensions over Greenland, saying the UK will not be pushed around by Donald Trump's tariff threats.
The US president has threatened to slap a 10% tariff on imports from the UK and other European allies opposed to his efforts to annex the Danish territory.
The Chancellor said the UK had an economic plan which would "get us through challenging times" and the trade deal with the US would not be "undone".
She was speaking at Davos, where Trump is due to make a major speech later.
Ms Reeves told Sky News: “Britain is not here to be buffeted around. We've got an economic plan, and it is the right one for our country.
“If other countries want to increase trade barriers, that is their choice, but we are determined to bring trade barriers down which is why this week I'm meeting with European, Gulf partners, Canadians to talk about how we can free up trade and make it easier for businesses to trade around the world.
“And on President Trump, we worked last year to get a trade deal. And as the US commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick said when I saw him yesterday, he doesn't see any reason why that trade deal should be undone.”
Sir Keir is not attending the Davos gathering but other world leaders on the receiving end of Trump's tariff threats and criticism have used the forum to speak out against his actions and threaten economic retaliation.
Ursula von der Leyen calls for Europe to develop its 'own strategic approach'
11:26 , Georgia BellThe head of the EU's executive Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, emphasised the need for Europe to “speed up its push for independence”.
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In her address to world leaders at the forum, von der Leyen acknowledged the Greenland row and said Europe was “at a crossroads”,
“We need our own strategic approach”, she said.
Nato Secretary General calls for 'thoughtful diplomacy' on Greenland
11:11 , Georgia BellNato Secretary General Mark Rutte called for “thoughtful diplomacy” but maintained that Europe needs to defend the Arctic.
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Mr Rutte did, however, commend Trump for stepping up defence spending.
He added: “Without Donald Trump, we would not have taken those decisions to grow up in the post-Cold War world.”
Trump travelling to Davos after his flight was forced to turn around
11:07 , Georgia BellDonald Trump is on his way to Davos and will give his highly anticipated address at the World Economic Forum at 1.30 pm GMT today.
His overnight plane journey to Switzerland was disrupted by what the White House called a “minor electrical issue” onboard Air Force One.
The US president and other members of the media boarded another plane, after the aircraft was returned to Washington.
