Trump to attend Davos economic conference in Switzerland

David Jackson | USA TODAY

Show Caption Hide Caption World Economic Forum asks seven women to lead Davos 2018 and zero men For the first time in 47 years, the World Economic Forum’s gathering in Davos, Switzerland will be chaired entirely by women.

WASHINGTON – President Trump is planning the first foreign trip of his second year in office: A visit to the high-profile economic forum in Davos, Switzerland.

“The President welcomes opportunities to advance his America First agenda with world leaders," White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said.

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An annual meeting of the wealthy global elite – some of whom have been quite critical of Trump – Davos seems a unusual venue for a president who has criticized free trade agreements and the effects of globalization on U.S. industries.

"At this year’s World Economic Forum," Sanders said, "the president looks forward to promoting his policies to strengthen American businesses, American industries, and American workers."

The White House did not disclose dates for the trip. Davos is scheduled to be held Jan. 23-26.