The world's second-largest economy is sticking to its calls for global cooperation, which didn't stand out as much as other high-profile speeches at Davos.

Thia photograph shows a sign displayed by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on the eve of the WEF annual meeting in Davos on January 18, 2026. High in the Swiss Alps, the world’s decision-makers gathered under unprecedented geopolitical tension,

U.S. President Donald Trump has taken center stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos, overshadowing discussions on AI and renewable energy.

Governor Gavin Newsom faced backlash at Davos for controversial Trump criticism, photo with Alex Soros, and claims the White House prevented him from speaking at USA House.

It was a volatile week for trans-Atlantic relations, marked by President Trump statements that unsettled global markets and strained ties with U.S. allies — on topics ranging from Greenland to Gaza.

The president's remarks at the World Economic Forum sparked backlash and praise—here’s how Newsweek readers reacted.

The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.

The annual gathering of top business leaders and policymakers used to be a center of the global climate movement. Things are much more complicated now.

Davos 2026 exposed a rupture in transatlantic ties as Mark Carney urged middle powers to build beyond US leadership and Trump's "Board of Peace" bypassed the UN.