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This Is Not a Global Recovery. It’s an American One

When we look at GDP growth, one thing becomes very clear: the United States is in a league of its own. With growth at 4.4 percent, the U.S. economy is running far ahead of other major economies.

India comes in second — but at less than half the U.S. rate. China, once the global engine of growth, is now barely above one percent. Europe paints a much weaker picture: the euro area, France, and the UK are hovering near stagnation. Italy does a bit better, but still far behind the U.S.

The takeaway is simple: global growth is no longer evenly distributed. The world is increasingly dependent on one dominant economic engine — the United States.

Trumponomics, Taxes, and Tariffs

This dominance is not accidental. Trumponomics — including tax cuts, deregulation, and strategic trade measures — has been designed to strengthen domestic growth. Lower taxes have incentivized investment, increased consumption, and created a multiplier effect across multiple sectors. Simply put: lower taxes mean more growth.

Tariffs have also contributed, protecting key industries and encouraging reshoring. While not the main driver of GDP growth, they amplify the effect of pro-growth policies, keeping production and capital inside the United States.

Crypto and Blockchain: America’s Catalyst

Digital infrastructure, crypto, and blockchain have emerged as powerful catalysts for U.S. economic dominance. While crypto-related activity still represents only a small fraction of U.S. GDP today, it facilitates faster capital flows, scalable services, and innovative financial systems.

Blockchain doesn’t drive the economy on its own — but it reinforces American economic advantage and positions the U.S. to maintain its lead as digital systems expand.

Blockchains are the future, not just for finance, but for the infrastructure of value itself. And America is at the forefront.

Innovation vs. Bureaucracy

A key driver behind continued U.S. economic growth is innovation—particularly in advanced manufacturing and energy technology. Companies like Tesla, led by Elon Musk, have played a pioneering role by pushing battery technology to a new level, giving the U.S. a clear competitive advantage in electric vehicles and energy storage.

In contrast, Europe—and Germany in particular—has been slowed by regulatory complexity and bureaucratic inertia. While innovation in the U.S. is often enabled by speed, scale, and risk-taking, European industry must navigate dense layers of regulation, approval processes, and political compromise.

For Germany, whose economy is deeply tied to the automotive sector, this loss of momentum has broader consequences. And as Germany remains the economic locomotive of the EU, the effects of slower innovation are amplified across Europe—raising the question of whether regulation has begun to outweigh competitiveness.

One Engine, Many Passengers

Put it all together: Trumponomics, smart policy, tariffs, and innovative digital infrastructure. The result? America continues to dominate while Europe struggles with stagnation, and China slows. Emerging markets chase momentum.

Growth today in the United States comes not from soil or oil alone, but from systems designed to turn value into profit. Lower taxes, strategic policy, and innovation create a self-reinforcing cycle — one that keeps the U.S. in the driver’s seat.

Oil once defined power. Today, code, capital, and blockchain define it. And in that world, the United States still owns the refinery.

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World Economic Forum 2026 Kicks Off in Davos — and Donald Trump Leads Record U.S. Delegation

Davos, Switzerland — January 19, 2026
The annual World Economic Forum (WEF) gathering in the Swiss Alps begins this Monday under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue.” Leaders from governments, business, civil society and science will convene through January 23 to confront what organizers call the most pressing global challenges of our time: geopolitical instability, economic fragmentation, technological disruption and climate change.

This year’s meeting is poised to be one of the most unpredictable yet — largely because U.S. President Donald Trump is attending in person and will lead the largest-ever American delegation to Davos.

Trump Returns to Davos with a Big Team

Trump’s presence is notable not only for its scale but also for its political symbolism. His administration will be accompanied by several Cabinet members and senior officials — including the Secretary of State, Treasury Secretary, Commerce Secretary, trade representatives, and top White House aides — marking a record-size U.S. contingent.

Last time Trump engaged with the forum, his participation was virtual and aired amid controversy. This year’s in-person return is expected to attract rock-star style attention and intense scrutiny from global leaders, the media and activists.

A “Spirit of Dialogue” Amid Global Tensions

The forum’s theme emphasizes cooperation and conversation in a world marked by deepening geopolitical fault lines. Amid economic competition, rising tariffs and shifting alliances, WEF organizers are pushing dialogue as essential for progress.

But Trump’s trademark slogan, “America First,” poses a direct challenge to the forum’s ethos of multilateral cooperation. Allies and competitors alike will be watching to see how — and if — Trump’s policies can align with broader global ambitions for cooperation, especially on trade, security and technology.

Key Issues on the Agenda

While WEF is traditionally focused on economic strategy and global collaboration, this year’s agenda is exceptionally crowded:

  • Geopolitical and security challenges: Ukraine remains a central topic, with talks planned involving U.S. officials and Ukrainian representatives about peace frameworks and reconstruction support.
  • Economic fragmentation: A recent WEF risk survey found that economic confrontation — including tariffs and trade tensions — has overtaken armed conflict as a top risk to global stability.
  • Artificial Intelligence: Discussions about how to govern and deploy AI responsibly are expected to be key, with tech leaders from companies such as Microsoft and Nvidia attending.
  • Business and innovation: With roughly 3,000 participants and about 850 CEOs from top global companies, business and investment outlooks will be central to many discussions.

Trump’s Global Footprint Heading into Davos

Trump’s foreign policy moves over the past year — from threats of tariffs over Greenland to confrontations with Iran and Venezuela — have reshaped parts of the international agenda. European leaders are preparing for high-stakes talks with the U.S., including possible retaliatory measures tied to trade tensions that are already threatening transatlantic unity.

Although climate and “woke” cultural topics were reportedly de-emphasized in programming after negotiations with U.S. officials, the core business of the forum — economic cooperation and innovation — remains indispensable.

A Pivotal Moment for Global Order

This year’s Davos is widely perceived as a test of whether global leaders can adapt the old world order to 21st-century challenges — or whether a fundamentally new framework for cooperation will emerge. With Trump’s America firmly in the spotlight and AI and economic confrontation rising as cross-cutting issues, the balance between national interests and collective global action will be under intense scrutiny.

As the world’s eyes turn to the Swiss Alps, the question is no longer whether dialogue will take place — but whether it can translate into real solutions.

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Stocks plummet on China tariffs and Trump tweets

Trump escalates the trade fight between the U.S and China and rips Federal Reserve President Jay Powell. Trump tweeted earlier today that «Starting on October 1st, the 250 Billion dollars of goods and products from China, currently being taxed at 25%, will be taxed at 30%.

…..Additionally, the remaining 300 Billion dollars og goods and products from China, that was being taxed from September 1st at 10%, will now be taxed at 15%. And all that led to a Market chaos on Friday.

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Wilbur Ross said China is running out of bullets in trade dispute

Wibur Ross said China is running out of bullets in trade dispute. The U.S made a great deal with Mexico and Canada have a few days left to make a new deal. In the meantime, the tariffs on China is now 10 percent, or $200 billion on Chinese exports.

The U.S exports less to China than China exports to the U.S. Therefore, this trade war will hurt China more than the U.S, and President Trump`s regulations and tax cuts is whats really driving the U.S economy right now.

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Donald Trump is the best negotiator that we`ve seen in decades and America is back

There is no doubt; Trump is a great negotiator. The best in decades. He know how to play this game, mainly because he is a business-man. He made a deal with “the rocket man” and now he is making a deal with the EU. Mr Trump is making America great again, and Trump is a good cheerleader.

US and EU agreed today to work toward zero tariffs and zero barriers. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker didn`t reveal any details on what they specifically agreed to. Nor did President Trump.

“We will also work to reduce barriers and increase trade and services, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, medical products as well as soybeans,” Trump said. “Soybeans is a big deal.”

The farmers have supported Trump despite the fact that the prices of Soybeans has plummeted. Now, this has changed. The European Union is starting to buy soybeans from the U.S immediatly and EU is a new market that have opened up for them. That`s what I call business.

Foe or frenemy? Trump calls EU leader “smart” after ripping Europe.

The U.S has lost a lot of money on the deal with EU so far. That is about to change. In proposing new trade talks with the European Union, Trump said, “we want to further strengthen this trade relationship to the benefit of all American and European citizens.”

So, why is a trade agreement so important? International trade is important for the Netherlands and the European Union. Like international investment, it generates economic growth and employment. Around a third of the Netherlands` national income is related to trade.

59% of the Dutch population work for a company that imports and/or exports goods and services. In addition, 800,000 people work for foreign companies operating in the Netherlands. Trade is therefore very important to their economy.

That`s why the Dutch government aims to make effective international trade deals. Like the Transatlantic Trade and Investment partnership (TTIP) between the EU and the US. The Netherlands stands to gain from this trade agreement between the EU and the US.

The Dutch and American economies are already closely linked. The Netherlands is the third largest investor in the U.S. While the U.S is the Netherlands` largest trading partner outside the EU. The Netherlands exports goods to the value of €20 billion to the U.S every year.

European carmakers climbed after President Donald Trump backed off his threat to levy tariffs on cars imported to the U.S during a meeting with Juncker. Many automaker shares jumped on Thursday after the good news.

Germany`s VDA auto industry association called the meeting “a big step forward” and “good news for industry and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic.”

“We had a big day, very big,” Trump said during a press conference with Juncker. “We are starting the negotiation right now, but we know where it is going.”

Mr Trump is a winner and America is back.

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