2018 65438+1At the end of October, Trump broke the practice of the previous two American presidents and personally attended the Davos Forum and delivered a speech. In his speech, Trump first showed how the United States prospered under his administration. Its economic indicators are stock market, employment and tax reform. Unlike when 165438+ 10 gave a speech at APEC in Vietnam in mid-October, Trump did not mention the economic growth data of the United States this time. The reason is also very simple. The economic growth rate in the last quarter of 20 17 was only 2.6%, which was lower than the previous forecast of 3%.

According to the data released by the US Department of Commerce, in the third quarter of 20 17, the US economy grew by 3.3%, which has exceeded 3% for two consecutive quarters. This achievement can rank sixth among all presidents after World War II, and eighth according to the fourth quarter data.

One of the reasons why Trump is confident to participate in Davos may be that the economic growth rate of the United States under his administration is obviously better than that of George W. Bush and Obama. However, Trump stressed in Davos that a prosperous America is good for the world, which forced people to rethink his slogan "America first". According to Trump's strategy when he won the election, it was mainly supported by the white middle class living in small towns.

In other words, the "America" in "America First" mainly refers to ordinary Americans at that time. Now Trump's emphasis on "America" is dominated by the rich, for example, the first to benefit from its tax cuts. It can be seen that Trump has been in power for one year and has quickly learned how to acquire administrative ability and how to have a good relationship with elites.

Davos is obviously a gathering place for elites and basically a gathering place for supporters of globalization. To this end, Trump also had to admit that "America first does not mean that the United States is maverick" and repeatedly stressed that "the United States is open to business" and hopes to convey the message of cooperation with the world.

Despite this, Trump's cooperation information is also mixed with a particularly worrying statement, that is, asking allies to bear military expenses and fair trade. You know, after World War II, the basis for the United States to lead the free world is that the United States not only bears military expenses, but also benefits other developed countries. Now the United States is not going to do this. Especially compared with French President Macron who also gave a speech in Davos a few days ago, it shows that the determination of the United States is not enough.