World Economic Forum, Davos and Donald Trump
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It was a volatile week for trans-Atlantic relations, marked by President Trump statements that unsettled global markets and strained ties with U.S. allies — on topics ranging from Greenland to Gaza.
In the runup to his trip to Davos, Trump sowed new discord with America’s longtime allies in Europe by announcing plans to set new tariffs on eight European countries who opposed his takeover bid for Greenland — a semiautonomous territory of NATO member Denmark.
President Trump is addressing the gathering of world leaders, CEOs and policymakers as America's allies balk at his efforts to acquire Greenland.
The reaction among America's allies was summed up by the speech of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who said "the middle powers must act together because if we're not at the table, we're on the menu.
After talks in Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday, U.S. allies warn of a rupture over President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on countries that don't back his Greenland takeover.
The president's remarks at the World Economic Forum sparked backlash and praise—here’s how Newsweek readers reacted.
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
Global trade patterns are changing. Nations are seeking new partners and strengthening regional ties. This shift is driven by U.S. tariff policies. Companies are diversifying supply chains. The world is becoming more expensive.
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