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Trump Storms Davos

Globalism Declared Dead as U.S. Unveils Greenland Deal Amid European Backlash


In a spectacle that turned the snowy peaks of Davos into a geopolitical battlefield, President Donald Trump and his powerhouse team descended on the World Economic Forum (WEF) this week, wielding sharp rhetoric against globalism and dropping a bombshell announcement on Greenland. What was billed as a gathering for "rebuilding trust" quickly devolved into a high-stakes showdown, with Trump's administration labeling globalization a resounding failure and putting European leaders squarely on notice. As the forum unfolds amid economic uncertainties, the U.S. delegation's aggressive stance has sent shockwaves through international alliances, blending triumph for nationalists with dread for multilateralists.

Trump at Davos 2025 - image www.atlantic.com
Trump at Davos 2025 - image www.atlantic.com

Trump's January 21 speech, clocking in at over 70 minutes, was a masterclass in unfiltered bravado. Flanked by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the president touted America's "fastest economic turnaround in history," boasting low unemployment, soaring wages, and energy independence – which has slashed gas prices to around $2 a gallon. He painted a rosy picture of U.S. dominance, from cozy relations with China's Xi Jinping to snapping up Venezuelan oil deals. But the real fireworks came in his takedowns: Mocking wind energy as "the biggest scam in the world" peddled by China for "fools," and warning Europe that its immigration policies from "failed nations" like Somalia are leading to "civilizational erasure." Trump didn't hold back, declaring parts of Europe "not even recognizable anymore—and that's not in a positive way."


Echoing the president's fire, Lutnick delivered a blistering critique during a panel discussion, sparking walkouts from figures like ECB President Christine Lagarde. "Globalization has failed the West and the United States of America. It's a failed policy," Lutnick proclaimed, slamming decades of offshoring that gutted jobs and sovereignty. He took aim at Europe's net-zero ambitions, questioning, "Why would Europe agree to Net Zero when they don’t even make a battery?" Labeling such pledges as making the West "subservient to China," Lutnick's words drew heckles and abrupt exits, underscoring the raw nerves hit in the room.


Bessent, ever the economic enforcer, positioned "America First" as a boon for the globe, not isolationism. "It does not mean America alone," he insisted in interviews, predicting a "new decade of prosperity" fueled by tax cuts, deregulation, and strategic tariffs. He mocked critics like California Governor Gavin Newsom—dubbing him "Patrick Bateman meets Sparkle Beach Ken" with "sugar daddy" Alex Soros—and dismissed Denmark as "irrelevant" in bond markets. On Europe, Bessent urged leaders to "calm down the hysteria" over U.S. policies, while forecasting U.S. GDP growth exceeding 5% in Q1.


Bessent mocks Newsom who was attending Davos with Alex Soros
Bessent mocks Newsom who was attending Davos with Alex Soros

Rubio, amplifying the cultural clash, warned that Europe must "depart from the culture they've created" or risk self-destruction. "We want strong allies, not seriously weakened ones," he stated, tying immigration and weak policies to a broader erosion of Western values.


But the day's biggest revelation came post-speech: After a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump announced a "framework of a future deal" on Greenland and the Arctic. Posting on Truth Social, he halted looming February 1 tariffs on eight European nations opposing the U.S. push, calling the agreement a "long-term solution" that puts "everybody in a really good position." In a CNBC interview, Trump clarified it as "the concept of a deal," potentially involving mineral rights or U.S. land pockets, while ruling out force and respecting Danish sovereignty. Vice President JD Vance, Rubio, and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will lead negotiations. Denmark and Greenland officials maintain the island isn't for sale, but this de-escalation averts an immediate crisis—though details remain hazy, and Trump's speech mix-up of Greenland with Iceland added a quirky footnote.

Greenland Strategic map - www.reddit.com/mapporn
Greenland Strategic map - www.reddit.com/mapporn

European leaders fired back with fury. French President Emmanuel Macron decried "Trumpism" as ushering in a "world without rules," where "international law is trampled." European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen branded U.S. tariffs a "mistake" and vowed a "unflinching, united, and proportional" response. Belgium's Prime Minister warned against Europe becoming a "miserable slave" to Trump, while Lithuania's president called the transatlantic rift "really heartbreaking." Walkouts and heckles during U.S. speeches highlighted the divide, with even U.S. Democrat Newsom urging Europe to "unite and stand up" against Trump.


Social media erupted in celebration from Trump supporters: "Globalism just died in Davos!" one post declared. Analysts see this as a "full-spectrum economic strike" against the WEF's ethos, aligning with U.S. withdrawals from 66 international bodies to reclaim sovereignty. Yet critics warn of scripted theater that could fracture NATO and spark economic fallout.


As Davos wraps, Trump's blitz has redefined the forum—not as a hub of collaboration, but a stage for nationalism's roar. With the Greenland framework dangling as a tentative olive branch, the world watches: Will this mark the end of globalism, or the spark of even deeper divisions?




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