Video: Trump declares US ‘economic engine’ powering global boom at Davos
United States President Donald Trump
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President Donald Trump returned to the World Economic Forum on January 21, 2026, reviving his “America First” mantra by positioning the United States as the indispensable driver of worldwide prosperity.
@dailyeconomy8 Video: Trump declares US ‘economic engine’ powering global boom at Davos President Donald Trump returned to the World Economic Forum on January 21, 2026, reviving his “America First” mantra by positioning the United States as the indispensable driver of worldwide prosperity. In a video clip from his speech, Trump stated, “The USA is the economic engine of the planet, and when America booms, the entire world booms.” He elaborated, warning of interconnected fates, “History shows that when America goes bad, the whole world goes bad. When we go down, you follow us down. When we go up, you follow us up.” The remarks echo Trump’s 2018 Davos appearance and come amid heated 2026 debates on trade tensions, with US-led growth projections forecasting a 2.7% rise in global GDP heavily reliant on American performance. IMF data bolsters Trump’s historical claim, highlighting correlations like the 2008 US recession that triggered worldwide downturns. The US accounts for 26% of global output, underscoring its outsized influence—though online replies point to China’s 18% share as a counterweight, sparking debates on shifting economic centrality.
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In a video clip from his speech, Trump stated, “The USA is the economic engine of the planet, and when America booms, the entire world booms.”
He elaborated, warning of interconnected fates, “History shows that when America goes bad, the whole world goes bad. When we go down, you follow us down. When we go up, you follow us up.”
The remarks echo Trump’s 2018 Davos appearance and come amid heated 2026 debates on trade tensions, with US-led growth projections forecasting a 2.7% rise in global GDP heavily reliant on American performance.
IMF data bolsters Trump’s historical claim, highlighting correlations like the 2008 US recession that triggered worldwide downturns.
The US accounts for 26% of global output, underscoring its outsized influence—though online replies point to China’s 18% share as a counterweight, sparking debates on shifting economic centrality.
