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Trump to meet global CEOs in Davos as U.S. policy draws attention
Summary
U.S. President Donald Trump is attending the World Economic Forum in Davos and is expected to meet global business leaders after his special address; several senior U.S. officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, are accompanying him.
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U.S. President Donald Trump is attending the World Economic Forum in Davos and is expected to meet global business leaders after his special address. The White House is reported to have invited CEOs from sectors such as financial services, crypto and consulting to a reception following the speech. Several senior U.S. officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, are travelling with Trump and a U.S. press briefing is scheduled. The president's presence has become a focal point at the forum amid recent shifts in U.S. policy.
Key details:
- Trump is expected to arrive in Davos on Wednesday and to deliver a special address.
- Business leaders, including global CEOs, were invited to a reception after the address, and sources said invitations came from the White House.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is accompanying Trump and is expected to hold a press briefing.
- The WEF expects over 3,000 delegates from more than 130 countries, including 64 heads of state and government.
- Russia's envoy Kirill Dmitriev is due to attend and meet members of the U.S. delegation, according to sources.
- National security advisers are meeting on the sidelines and Greenland has been added to one meeting's agenda; European shares fell after reports of possible U.S. tariffs tied to the Greenland issue.
Summary:
Trump is due to deliver a special address on Wednesday and meet business leaders, and senior U.S. officials will hold related briefings and meetings. The president's participation has drawn attention to recent U.S. policy shifts and added items to bilateral discussions at the forum. Undetermined at this time.
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