FX.co ★ Trump praises US economy in Davos speech

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump told attendees that the United States is the economic engine of the planet. He said that when the United States prospers, the world prospers, and that when America performs poorly, the consequences are felt globally. Trump added that the current US economy is in good condition, citing rising labor productivity, increased investment, and higher household incomes, which he described as phenomenal news.

The remarks mirror the administration’s emphasis on prioritizing US interests in international economic affairs. However, statements by the president and by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick drew a negative reaction at the forum. Lutnick was criticized for what attendees described as aggressive comments at a dinner, prompting some guests to leave the event. The jeering of the American official underscored mounting tensions between the United States and the international community.

French President Emmanuel Macron left the World Economic Forum without securing a bilateral meeting with Mr. Trump, highlighting persistent disagreements between the United States and Europe over Greenland, tariffs, and broader trade relations. The absence of a face‑to‑face discussion between the leaders of two major advanced economies underlined fractures within the international economic alliance.