Trump — who has spent a lot of time surrounded by billionaires during his first year back in the White House — is counting on wealthy business leaders to create economic growth.

Donald Trump is expected to meet global business leaders in Davos on Wednesday, sources familiar with the matter said, as the U. President's presence looms large over the annual gathering of the global elite ​in Switzerland.

The World Economic Forum's annual meeting attracts corporate executives, academics, philanthropists and media to the Swiss Alps town of Davos.

Corporate chiefs and government leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump swarm into Davos, Switzerland, this week, joining an elite annual meeting that promotes dialogue and economic progress.

The second day of Davos features discussions on AI, EVs, and more. Speakers include Microsoft's Satya Nadella and Salesforce's Marc Benioff.

Gavin Newsom delivered a sharp jab at world leaders “rolling over” for Donald Trump at Davos, joking that he “should have brought knee pads.” The California Governor is well-known for sending knee pads to politicians he believes have bowed down to Trump and even sells them on his website.

Nearly 3,000 high-level participants from business, government and beyond plus untold numbers of activists, journalists and observers are converging on the Swiss town of Davos for the World Economic F

The World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos has begun. Billionaires, CEOs, and leaders arrived in the Swiss mountain town.