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Davos Forum: Donald Trump suspends his threats of new taxes

The US President took advantage of the Davos Forum to announce the temporary suspension of new taxes on products from eight European countries, and in particular the 200% increase he was considering on French wines and champagnes. Donald Trump has in fact drawn up a framework agreement with NATO on the contentious issue of Greenland.

 

From January 19 to 23, more than 3,000 participants from 130 countries, including 1,700 business leaders, 64 heads of state, and numerous representatives of NGOs and the media, were able to exchange ideas, debate, and network at the latest World Economic Forum (WEF), known as the Davos Forum.

 

But this year’s 2026 summit was marked above all by an “American” star who came to play the role of either the villain or the hero, depending on your point of view…

 

Trump listened to more than Macron

 

Although Emmanuel Macron, the French President, did try to respond to Donald Trump‘s speech, it must be said that his words were not as eagerly awaited and scrutinized as those of his American counterpart.

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Sophie Michentef
Sophie Michentef has worked for more than 30 years in the professional press. For fifteen years, she managed the French and international editorial staff of the Journal du Textile. She now puts her press, textile, fashion, and luxury expertise at the service of newspapers, professional organizations, and companies.

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