United States Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent spoke about NATO and European defence spending on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Tuesday amid tensions over Greenland. Commenting on the state of the transatlantic alliance, Bessent said: "The NATO alliance is very safe, sound -- and thanks to President Trump, it's never been more secure." Bessent's comments come at a time when tensions have risen between the US and its European allies over Greenland, with the issue sparking a wider debate on transatlantic security and the future of NATO. On Sunday, Bessent had dismissed what he called a "false choice" between annexing Greenland and the future of NATO. The interview came after Trump increased pressure on European allies to back his bid to acquire Greenland, announcing new tariffs on Denmark and several other NATO members.

Source: dna January 20, 2026 18:57 UTC