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

U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized a number of current and former political leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang described AI as a "five-layer cake" of interconnected systems.

Whether it’s in pharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence, or defense, executives attending the World Economic Forum in Davos this week had a stark warning for Europe: Get your house in order or lose out to the US and China.

Carney delivered an address that squarely confronted the world wrought by Trump’s presidency. Davos’s attendees — including Trump — took notice.

By Selena Li DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 23 (Reuters) - China's low-key approach in Davos this year could not have been more different to that of the United States, with some business leaders saying Beijing stands to benefit from the Trump administration's clash with Europe over Greenland.

At Davos this year, India didn’t arrive as a single pitch, it showed up as a federation on the hunt. From mega manufacturing commitments to AI-first infrastructure, Indian states used the World Economic Forum as a competitive marketplace for global capital,

The reaction among America's allies was summed up by the speech of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who said "the middle powers must act together because if we're not at the table, we're on the menu.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded to U.S. President Donald Trump comment that “Canada lives because of the United States” on Thursday by saying Canada thrives because of Canadian values.

The White House and Trump attributed the January 2026 bruising to the president hitting his hand on a table, as well as a daily aspirin regimen.