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Trump to Attend Davos 2026 In Person, White House Confirms
U.S. President to participate in the World Economic Forum gathering in Davos, Switzerland next year with a large delegation
U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland in 2026, according to a White House official.
The confirmation marks a shift from his 2025 engagement, when he addressed the forum via video link.
The official said Trump is expected to arrive in Davos with a substantial entourage, underscoring the administration’s intent to engage directly with global business and political leaders.
The 2025 event, which coincided with Trump’s inauguration, began on January 20 and stretched over several days; his participation was remote.
By attending in person, the President signals the United States’ renewed commitment to high-level international economic forums and demonstrates a willingness to interface with major corporations and governments on themes like investment, technology and trade.
The WEF gathering brings together heads of state, chief executives and think-tank figures from more than one hundred countries and is widely regarded as a barometer for global economic and geopolitical trends.
While specific details of Trump’s agenda at Davos 2026 remain under wraps, his earlier remarks at the 2025 forum emphasised reshoring of manufacturing, artificial-intelligence leadership and trade-deficit reduction.
Business and government commentators expect that his in-person appearance will combine diplomatic outreach with major announcements on U.S. economic strategy, trade partnerships and investment flows.
The decision to attend also comes at a moment when the U.S. seeks to reaffirm global economic leadership and stabilise foreign-investment sentiment.
With geopolitical disruptions, inflationary pressures and technological disruption ranking high on the WEF agenda, Trump’s physical presence in Davos is poised to draw attention to the intersection of U.S. domestic policy and global markets.
The White House official did not provide a confirmed date of arrival or delegation size but said logistics are underway for the early-2026 meeting in the Swiss Alpine resort.
Given the significance of the WEF platform, Trump’s participation could open doors for bilateral meetings, corporate investment announcements and multilateral engagements ahead of and during the forum.
This move underlines the administration’s broader strategy of combining domestic economic reform with outward-looking global engagement.
The confirmation marks a shift from his 2025 engagement, when he addressed the forum via video link.
The official said Trump is expected to arrive in Davos with a substantial entourage, underscoring the administration’s intent to engage directly with global business and political leaders.
The 2025 event, which coincided with Trump’s inauguration, began on January 20 and stretched over several days; his participation was remote.
By attending in person, the President signals the United States’ renewed commitment to high-level international economic forums and demonstrates a willingness to interface with major corporations and governments on themes like investment, technology and trade.
The WEF gathering brings together heads of state, chief executives and think-tank figures from more than one hundred countries and is widely regarded as a barometer for global economic and geopolitical trends.
While specific details of Trump’s agenda at Davos 2026 remain under wraps, his earlier remarks at the 2025 forum emphasised reshoring of manufacturing, artificial-intelligence leadership and trade-deficit reduction.
Business and government commentators expect that his in-person appearance will combine diplomatic outreach with major announcements on U.S. economic strategy, trade partnerships and investment flows.
The decision to attend also comes at a moment when the U.S. seeks to reaffirm global economic leadership and stabilise foreign-investment sentiment.
With geopolitical disruptions, inflationary pressures and technological disruption ranking high on the WEF agenda, Trump’s physical presence in Davos is poised to draw attention to the intersection of U.S. domestic policy and global markets.
The White House official did not provide a confirmed date of arrival or delegation size but said logistics are underway for the early-2026 meeting in the Swiss Alpine resort.
Given the significance of the WEF platform, Trump’s participation could open doors for bilateral meetings, corporate investment announcements and multilateral engagements ahead of and during the forum.
This move underlines the administration’s broader strategy of combining domestic economic reform with outward-looking global engagement.
