Speaking virtually to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump also said he will press NATO members to increase their defence spending target to five per cent of GDP.
I was among 700 people in the hall to hear Donald Trump address the World Economic Forum in Davos. I wondered whether his blunt style landed.
President Trump's 'America First' message takes shape, as the rest of the world begins to digest what it might mean for them and global trade.
Standing apart from the servile menagerie of world leaders, billionaires and executives who are seeking Trump’s favor through flattery, Ford is making his own bet — that the American president will respect grit, bluntness and macho theatrics more than pleading gestures of submission.
U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking by video to people gathered at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, argued that other countries, including Canada, are taking advantage of the U.S. He also repeated claims that the U.S. doesn't need anything from Canada.
Donald Trump for the first time used an international venue on Thursday for his eye-popping suggestion that the U.S. gain an additional state: Canada. In his first global event since becoming U.S. president earlier this week, Trump spoke by video link to the Davos economic forum in Switzerland.
Donald Trump has taken his threats against Canada -- to the global stage. Just days into his latest term as U-S president -- Trump delivered a speech today to the world economic forum in Davos Switzerland - remotely.
Trump's virtual appearance at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos was full of promises and threats.
The hats gained attention after Ontario Premier Doug Ford wore one during a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other premiers in Ottawa last week to discuss Trump's vow to impose tariffs o
Senior U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour listened to 25 minutes of arguments before rejecting the order, halting the policy from coming into effect for 14 days. There will be an injunction for a permanent block once the initial period is up.
Trump set himself above the bank and energy executives on the panel, who groveled, flattered and praised him. But like every dictator, he speaks not only for himself but for a social class.