Fri Jan 24 00:15:22 IST 2025: **Trump Promises Tax Cuts, Tariffs in Davos Address**
DAVOS, Switzerland (January 24, 2025) – In his first address to the World Economic Forum since taking office, U.S. President Donald Trump offered a stark message to global businesses: invest in American manufacturing and enjoy significantly reduced taxes; fail to do so, and face steep tariffs.
Speaking via video link from the White House on Thursday, President Trump touted his “massive mandate” for change and outlined a carrot-and-stick approach to attract foreign investment. He promised some of the lowest taxes globally for companies manufacturing in the U.S., while threatening tariffs that would generate trillions of dollars to bolster the American economy and reduce national debt.
The President also revealed that Saudi Arabia is considering a $600 billion investment in the U.S., a figure he aims to increase to $1 trillion. This announcement drew laughter from the Davos audience.
Addressing the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, President Trump reiterated his commitment to ending the conflict, expressing a desire to meet with President Putin soon. He attributed high oil prices, a key factor sustaining the war, to the OPEC+ alliance, suggesting that lower oil prices would swiftly end the conflict. He noted that recent oil price decreases are due to weaker Chinese demand and increased production from non-OPEC+ nations like Brazil and Argentina.
Davos founder Klaus Schwab highlighted President Trump’s return and agenda as central themes of the summit, inviting him to attend in person next year.
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