The Debate The Apprentice, Davos edition? Trump blasts Europe at World Economic Forum
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Jan 22, 2026 André Lezucuk-Pietri, chair of the Joint European Disruptive Initiative, shares insights from Davos on geopolitics and Europe’s tech sovereignty. Lucas Chancel, co-director of the World Inequality Lab, analyzes Trump’s remarks on trade and the dollar's vulnerabilities. Tarek Krim, tech entrepreneur, discusses Europe's dependency on U.S. technology and the urgent call for digital sovereignty. The conversation reveals the tension between corporate interests and the need for a coherent European strategy amid rising trade tensions and a potential tech cold war.
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Greenland Speech Was Strategic Bluster
- Donald Trump's Greenland remarks mix bluster with a claim he won't use force and aim to extract concessions.
- André Lezucuk-Pietri warns this tactic pressures Europe and may yield negotiated gains for the US.
Davos Exposed Two Competing Global Visions
- Davos showcased competing visions: deglobalizing force versus globalization-driven growth.
- Tarek Krim notes some actors believe instability and techno-advantage will make them richer.
US Economic Imbalance Fuels Geopolitical Moves
- Lucas Chancel frames US external imbalances as a structural vulnerability driving geopolitical moves.
- He links trade deficits and foreign-held debt to US attempts to secure resources and influence.