The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, for 2026 became a battleground of words. President Trump arrived amid fanfare but skipped France’s urgent G7 in Paris, igniting diplomatic fireworks.
Macron’s outreach was rebuffed sharply. Trump posted their chat screenshot online, questioning the French leader’s longevity and stability.
Spotlight fell on Trump’s territorial ambitions—Greenland seizure and Canada overtures—fueling calls to resist big-power bullying.
Carney minced no words: ‘If not at the table, you’re the menu for giants.’ He heralded the end of a ‘noble vision’ for world order, ushering unchecked great-power politics.
Macron pushed for ties with rising economies and G20 to stabilize chaos.
Retaliation brewed: Trump’s 10% tariff threat on anti-Greenland nations like France and Denmark. Von der Leyen cautioned this veers toward peril, bolstering foes.
US team in Davos soothed nerves. Bessent compared it to April tariffs, pleading restraint. Greer positioned threats as deal-making tools with transparent goals.
Macron countered: America seeks Europe’s subjugation through tariffs, killing rule-based trade. He raised alarms on China’s excess capacity, commercial distortions, and Russia’s Ukraine war.
On sovereignty, France stands with UN charter, backing Denmark via joint maneuvers—no aggression, pure alliance.
Drawing from WWII, leaders stress collaboration as fractures widen, mid-powers forging new paths.