Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes

Insights from Davos: Trump’s impact on the global economy

Jan 24, 2025

Carl Bildt, former prime minister of Sweden, and Arancha González, former Spanish foreign minister and current dean at Sciences Po, share their insights from Davos amid Donald Trump's recent return to politics. They discuss the mixed feelings surrounding Trump's impact on global trade, including the potential for new tariffs and geopolitical tensions like those in Ukraine. The importance of international alliances and the role of gender equality in economic growth are also highlighted, painting a complex picture of the current global landscape.

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Carl Bildt

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The inauguration of Donald Trump has polarized opinions among global leaders, creating optimism for U.S. economic policies while raising concerns over tariffs and international stability.

At Davos, the geopolitical impact on Ukraine was a major focus, with participants emphasizing the need for European unity in supporting Ukraine's defense strategy against potential U.S.-Russia negotiations.

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Trump's Dominance at Davos

The World Economic Forum in Davos was significantly influenced by Donald Trump's inauguration, generating divided opinions among business leaders and economists. Business representatives expressed optimism regarding deregulation and tax cuts, while economists raised concerns about potential deficits and tariffs. A global opinion poll revealed that many individuals across various countries believe Trump will positively impact America and other regions, but there is notable apprehension among America's close allies, particularly in Europe. This highlights a contrasting perspective between the perceived benefits of Trump's policies and the fears they evoke in countries more reliant on a stable international order.

Intro

2min

Trump's Global Impact: Policies and Perspectives

6min

Navigating Global Alliances

6min

Ukraine's Defense and Geopolitical Implications in the Wake of American Politics

5min

Global Perspectives on Gender Equality and Economic Growth

2min

ECFR is live from the WEF 2025 in Davos, where top business leaders are gathered to discuss the state of the world. After Donald Trump’s inauguration just three days ago, attendees eagerly await the absent US president's video address on Thursday afternoon.

This week Mark Leonard welcomes Carl Bildt, co-chair of ECFR’s council and former prime minister and foreign minister of Sweden, and Arancha González, dean of the Paris School of International Affairs at Science Po and former foreign minister of Spain, to discuss their insights from public conversations and private meetings at this year’s WEF. What is most striking about the 2025 edition? How is the mood around the global economy? And does Trump’s return mean for the threat of tariffs and war in Ukraine?

Bookshelf:

Open but Secure: Europe’s Path to Strategic Interdependence by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with ECFR

This podcast was recorded on January 23rd 2025

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Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes

Insights from Davos: Trump’s impact on the global economy

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Trump's Dominance at Davos

The Tale of Two Economies

Concerns Over Geopolitical Stability

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts