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- Ask Gavin Newsom: The future of capitalism is on the agenda at Davos (businessinsider.com)
Governor Newsom Heads to Davos to Challenge Trump’s Vision of Capitalism
Sacramento, CA – California Governor Gavin Newsom is set to make a significant appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week, with a stated mission to directly counter President Donald Trump’s interpretation of capitalism. Newsom’s office announced his intention to “draw a clear line between democratic capitalism and crony capitalism,” aiming to articulate California’s economic model on the global stage.
The Democratic governor plans to contrast what he describes as “California’s rules-based, competitive economic model with Trump’s politics of intimidation, favoritism, and self-dealing.” This move highlights the escalating debate surrounding the future of economic systems, a topic that appears to be gaining significant traction both domestically and internationally.
Newsom’s office has been critical of certain White House actions, particularly federal government investments in private-sector companies, which they label “an unprecedented assault on free markets.” These statements come ahead of President Trump’s own address at Davos, which is anticipated to include discussions on affordability and other economic issues.
While the White House has not yet responded to Newsom’s specific statements, an official previously commented on equity stakes, describing them as “a very powerful tool that we’re using very judiciously in very specific sectors for very specific reasons,” primarily for US economic and national security.
Governor Newsom’s presence at Davos underscores a growing divergence in economic philosophies and sets the stage for a compelling exchange of ideas on the international platform.
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