On the Economy, Also, Trump Is Trying To Save Europe From Itself

‘The USA is the economic engine of the planet,’ president avers.

President Trump gives a speech at the World Economic Forum on January 21, 2026 at Davos, Switzerland. — President Trump gives a speech at the World Economic Forum on January 21, 2026 at Davos, Switzerland. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

LAWRENCE KUDLOW

Jan 22, 2026, 05:03 PM ET

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