I meant what I said in Davos
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The world's second-largest economy is sticking to its calls for global cooperation, which didn't stand out as much as other high-profile speeches at Davos.
U.S. President Donald Trump has taken center stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos, overshadowing discussions on AI and renewable energy.
The president's remarks at the World Economic Forum sparked backlash and praise—here’s how Newsweek readers reacted.
Governor Gavin Newsom faced backlash at Davos for controversial Trump criticism, photo with Alex Soros, and claims the White House prevented him from speaking at USA House.
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.
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.
Davos 2026 exposed a rupture in transatlantic ties as Mark Carney urged middle powers to build beyond US leadership and Trump's "Board of Peace" bypassed the UN.
The White House and Trump attributed the January 2026 bruising to the president hitting his hand on a table, as well as a daily aspirin regimen.