US President Donald Trump is set to deliver a high-profile address at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. The speech is drawing global attention amid rising trade tensions, geopolitical uncertainty and growing divisions between Washington and its traditional allies.
When to watch Trump’s Davos speech
Trump’s speech at Davos 2026 is scheduled for January 21, 2026, during the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting, which runs from January 19 to January 23.
According to official schedules cited by Indian and international media, the US president is expected to speak in the morning local time in Switzerland. This would place the speech in the late afternoon or early evening in India. Final timings are usually confirmed closer to the event, but viewers are advised to tune in early as schedules at Davos can shift.
Where to watch the speech live
Trump’s address will take place at the Congress Centre in Davos, the main venue for the World Economic Forum’s high-level sessions.
For viewers, the speech will be available through multiple platforms:
Most platforms will also offer recorded versions shortly after the speech ends.
Why Trump’s Davos speech is being watched closely
Trump’s return to the Davos stage comes at a tense moment for the global economy. Since returning to office, he has imposed fresh tariffs, threatened trade action against Europe over Greenland, tightened immigration and visa rules, and taken an increasingly confrontational stance on global institutions.
His speech is expected to focus on global trade, economic nationalism, US foreign policy, and Washington’s expectations from allies and partners. Business leaders and policymakers will closely watch for signals on future tariffs, relations with Europe and China, and the direction of US economic policy.
This will also be Trump’s first Davos address since escalating trade disputes with the European Union and reshaping US positions on global governance. For markets, allies and rivals alike, the speech is expected to offer clues about how aggressively the US plans to pursue its economic and strategic agenda in 2026.
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