Americano What will Donald Trump say at Davos?
Jan 16, 2026
Freddy Gray chats with John Carney, finance and economics editor at Breitbart. They dive into what Donald Trump might say at the World Economic Forum, focusing on tariffs and trade relations with China. Carney argues that Trump could boost U.S. manufacturing by touting tariff successes. They also discuss intriguing alliances, like Trump's collaboration with Elizabeth Warren on credit card rate caps. The conversation highlights the gap between economic indicators and public perception, as well as the potential of tariffs as a climate strategy.
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Tariffs As A Victory And Invitation
- Trump should publicly claim tariffs succeeded and challenge Europe to adopt similar measures against China.
- John Carney argues tariffs reshaped trade routes and could be framed as a defence of Western economic independence.
Trade Security Over Pure Free Trade
- Europe should avoid dependence on Chinese manufacturing, especially technology.
- Carney suggests the West consider a NATO-style trade alliance to reduce strategic dependencies.
Tariffs Kickstarted U.S. Manufacturing
- Tariffs signalled that reshoring US manufacturing was worth investing in again.
- Carney says China's manufacturing dominance was state‑engineered, so disrupting it can improve efficiency.