Trump at Davos urges countries to 'put their own citizens first' as he touts US economic success

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“I think he gave a good speech.” Here’s what Bridgewater’s Ray Dalio had to say about President Trump’s opening remarks at Davos. Davos2020

Hours before his impeachment trial was set to begin in earnest back home, Trump touted his "America First" agenda to world leaders at Davos.

President Donald Trump delivers a speech during a special address on the opening day of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020.took an opportunity to address world leaders on Tuesday to trumpet his "America First" agenda and encourage other nations to adopt a similar nation-focused approach to economics and political relations around the world.

Much of his speech focused on the success the administration has seen while pursuing an "America First" policy, a set of guidelines that tries to benefit average Americans through economic policies such as trade protections or tax cuts. The multiday forum in Davos is an annual event where the globe's most powerful political leaders and corporate executives share ideas in the Swiss Alps.

The U.S. and China signed on Wednesday a "phase one" trade deal that officials say will lead to an increase inand ease the two-year dispute between the globe's two largest economies.

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