As Davos Convenes, Deference to Trump Has Replaced Everything

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 7 min read 100% complete by Peter S. GoodmanJanuary 19, 2026 at 06:01 AM

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The 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, faces a challenge as traditional ideals of global integration and cooperation clash with current geopolitical realities. Approximately 3,000 participants from 130 countries are attending the annual gathering of global leaders and executives. This year's forum is particularly marked by the influence of President Trump, whose policies and rhetoric stand in contrast to the forum's historical support for globalization and multilateralism. The event highlights a shift where deference to Trump's policies has overshadowed the forum's traditional focus. The forum's slogan, "Committed to Improving the State of the World," is being viewed with skepticism due to the contradictions between the attendees and the current global landscape.

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