In this segment of Global News Today on Al Arabiya English, host Tom Burges Watson examines President Donald Trump’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he sharply criticized Europe and claimed the world is heavily dependent on the United States for peace, security, and prosperity. Speaking in Switzerland, Trump argued that US allies have mistreated Washington and questioned whether America can rely on them for mutual defense. His remarks have sent shockwaves through Europe and raised fresh questions about the future of NATO, global trade, and transatlantic cooperation. To unpack the diplomatic and economic implications, we speak with Pascal Lamy, former Director General of the World Trade Organization and former EU Commissioner for Trade, on how Europe may respond and what Trump’s rhetoric could mean for global alliances.

Video LINK : https://english.alarabiya.net/webtv/programs/gnt/2026/01/22/former-wto-director-general-reacts-to-trump-s-davos-address