US president takes a softer, inclusive tone at Davos

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US President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum.-AP
US President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum.-AP

Davos - Trump became the first sitting US President in 18 years to address the annual conclave of the rich and powerful.

By Reuters

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Published: Fri 26 Jan 2018, 10:00 PM

Last updated: Sat 27 Jan 2018, 12:09 AM

US President Donald Trump took his "America First" message to the world's elite on Friday, telling a summit of business and political leaders that the United States would "no longer turn a blind eye" to what he described as unfair trade practices.
Trump became the first sitting US President in 18 years to address the annual conclave of the rich and powerful at the Swiss ski resort of Davos, closing the summit with a speech in which he declared the United States "open for business".

"Now is the best time to bring your money, your jobs, your businesses to America," he said, singling out tax cuts and curbs to regulation as boosting the investment climate.
"After years of stagnation, the United States is once again experiencing strong economic growth," he said. "The world is witnessing the resurgence of a strong and prosperous America."
He said he would always promote "America First", as he expected other world leaders to do on behalf of their own countries. "America First does not mean America alone. When the United States grows so does the world," he said.
 


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