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The world's power players and top executives braced for what Trump would say — or not say — about Greenland on Wednesday. Now that the speech is done and dusted, the sun dawns on Davos, bringing forth another day of discussion on the top topics in tech, governance, and the markets.
We'll be bringing you live updates throughout day four of Davos right here. Follow along for the latest.
Elon Musk will speak at Davos
Musk is a new addition to the programme — he's now listed to speak with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink at 4:30 p.m.
Business Insider was in the room at Trump's speech, and this is what went down
Business Insider's Ben Bergman brought us to-the-minute updates from inside the room where Trump gave his speech.
Check out the full story, too.
Now it's Gavin Newsom's moment to shine
Newsom sparred with Scott Bessent and, on Wednesday, stared into the camera in the middle of Trump's speech with a wry, knowing smile — giving his best imitation of Jim from "The Office."
The California governor has also been making his rounds with the press, giving snappy soundbites about how the Democratic Party and world leaders should best deal with the president.
Newsom sparred with Scott Bessent and, on Wednesday, stared into the camera in the middle of Trump's speech with a wry, knowing smile — giving his best imitation of Jim from "The Office."
The California governor has also been making his rounds with the press, giving snappy soundbites about how the Democratic Party and world leaders should best deal with the president.
This morning in Davos, Newsom will get his share of the spotlight. He's scheduled for a panel at 8:30 a.m. local time.
It was all about Trump on Wednesday
ICYMI, though we don't know how you could've.
After a slight hiccup in his travel plans due to an electrical fault on Air Force One, President Donald Trump and his team swept into Davos on Wednesday for a much-anticipated speech.
ICYMI, though we don't know how you could've.
After a slight hiccup in his travel plans due to an electrical fault on Air Force One, President Donald Trump and his team swept into Davos on Wednesday for a much-anticipated speech.
The reactions? Mixed. Business Insider was in the room for his speech, and we fact-checked the president's praise for the US economy.
And after all the panic over Greenland, Trump called off his new tariffs on Europe. There's to be a "framework" in place, per an agreement with NATO, with more to come on what that'll mean.
