Here are all the US allies Trump insulted in his Davos speech

[riversedge]

Here are all the US allies Trump insulted in his Davos speech


https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/here-are-all-the-us-allies-trump-insulted-in-his-davos-speech/ar-AA1UFMvT?ocid=winp1taskbar&cvid=8a4663cfeceb4d4ae23899ea8b581798&ei=8


Opinion by Herb Scribner • 7h •


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The big picture: Trump's remarks underscore how strained U.S.-Europe relations have become as he prioritizes his quest to takeover Greenland over longstanding alliances and international norms



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Switzerland

Trump took aim at the forum's host country Switzerland and its leaders.

"I know so many people from Switzerland. Incredible place, incredible brilliant place. But I then realized that they're only good because of us," he said.

Trump also said a woman, who he identified as a prime minister, "just rubbed me the wrong way" in a discussion over imposing tariffs. (Switzerland does not have a prime minister. They are led by Swiss President Guy Parmelin.)

Trump said he imposed a 39% tariff rate on Switzerland after the woman said she was upset about the potential of 30% tariff rate.



Ukraine

Trump said that Ukrainian President Zelensky would be "stupid" to not agree to a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

"I believe they're at a point now where they can come together and get a deal done. And if they don't, they're stupid. That goes for both of them. .......
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Flashback: Trump said he would end the war on his first day of taking office, but has yet to broker a ceasefire. His administration has pressured Ukraine to accept territorial concessions and other demands from Putin.

[Bayard]

1. He is a constant embarrassment,

With the diplomatic and oratory skills of a water buffalo.