Whatever he chooses to say at Davos, Trump will make headlines
by Larry Elliott from on (#3DTGA)
A conciliatory speech would alienate his base; a repudiation of Nafta would create shockwaves. Either way, this is a significant moment
The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum will come to a climax on Friday when Donald Trump becomes the first US president since Bill Clinton to address the Davos talkfest.
To say that Trump's lunchtime speech is eagerly awaited is an understatement. Excitement has been building ever since the White House announced that the president would join Emmanuel Macron, Theresa May and Narendra Modi at this year's event.
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