preCharge News POLITICS — President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for “immediate negotiations” with Denmark to “discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the United States.”

Trump Rules Out Military Force at World Economic Forum

But Trump, in an address to world leaders and others at the World Economic Forum, said for the first time that he would not use military force in pursuit of the territory.

“I won’t do that,” Trump said during the lengthy speech in Davos, Switzerland.

“Now everyone’s saying, ‘Oh, good,’” he quipped. “People thought I would use force. I don’t have to use force. I don’t want to use force. I won’t use force.”

Markets Rebound After Trump Eases Military Rhetoric

Stocks, which had plummeted a day earlier amid Trump’s increasing aggression toward Greenland, immediately rebounded after the president ruled out using the U.S. military against the island.

Greenland Framed as National Security Priority

But Trump maintained that Greenland — an autonomous territory ruled by Denmark, one of America’s NATO allies — is a must-have asset for U.S. national security.

And his remarks, which came days after he threatened new tariffs against eight NATO members related to the Greenland dispute, continued to ratchet up pressure on Europe.

“So they have a choice,” Trump said. “You can say yes, and we will be very appreciative. Or you can say no, and we will remember.”

Davos Speech Highlights Strategic Importance of Greenland

Trump’s remarks at Davos focused heavily on Greenland. At times he played up the strategic importance of the Arctic landmass, while at others he seemed to diminish it, repeatedly referring to the island as a “piece of ice.”

On multiple occasions, he appeared to confuse Greenland with Iceland.

Trump Claims Only U.S. Can Defend Greenland

But he delivered one message consistently: Denmark and NATO, he contended, cannot defend Greenland from threats in the region.

“The fact is, no nation or group of nations is in any position to be able to secure Greenland other than the United States,” he said.

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Associated Press, CNBC News, Fox News, and preCharge News contributed to this report.