"A sleepy ski town tucked in the Swiss Alps is being taken over by the world's elite (and a bunch of journalists) for the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Your immediate reaction to Davos might be a massive eye roll. Davos has gotten a reputation in recent years as a gathering of the elite who are out of touch with everyday people."
"He famously skipped attending the event in person last year (he had just been inaugurated). Instead, he offered a blistering virtual address that largely attacked the rest of the world. This time, he's coming with a big contingent, and it's the talk of the town. He's already said a focus of his speech will largely be affordability, interestingly choosing a US-specific issue on the global stage. (It is America First, after all.)"
Davos brings billionaires, business executives, and journalists to the World Economic Forum in a small Swiss ski town. The president's appearance dominates attention, with a stated emphasis on affordability and a large accompanying contingent. California Governor Gavin Newsom will critique the president's economic agenda as unsuccessful. Tariffs remain central to policy debate, affecting global trade and featuring new threats tied to the Greenland dispute, with Treasury commentary framing motives around conflict avoidance. Artificial intelligence is flagged as another significant topic shaping conversations about the future of capitalism and global economic policy.
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