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Donald v Davos: An unfair fight unfolds at the World Economic Forum

There is one place in the world US President Donald Trump has yet to tame but he could do just that this week.

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The global economy today is unrecognisable from the pre-Trump era.

The global economy today is unrecognisable from the pre-Trump era.

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DAVOS, Switzerland - Dawn at Davos is breathtaking. As the first rays hit the snow-capped peaks of the Swiss Alps surrounding this quiet town, sunlight shimmers in the crisp mountain air, painting a picture of cheer.

Walking along Davos’ main promenade at 8am, the mood is unmistakably upbeat. National governments and major corporations have requisitioned nearly every hotel, office and shophouse, creating a bustling corridor of global power players.

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