Trump At Davos: 'Europe Is Not Heading In The Right Direction'

In his special address at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, US President Donald Trump made a series of bold economic claims, asserting that the United States is experiencing an unprecedented economic boom. Citing low core inflation, strong GDP growth projections and record stock market highs, Trump said his administration had secured trillions of dollars in new investment and lifted over a million Americans off food stamps. He described the US as the "hottest economy in the world" and argued that America's growth benefits the global economy, while also criticising Europe's economic direction and defending his tariff-led growth strategy.