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United States President Donald Trump has delivered the first international speech of his second term, appearing via livestream before the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Thursday’s remarks, however, took a combative approach to international diplomacy, as he once again threatened tariffs against foreign competitors — and even allies like the European Union (EU) and Canada.

“My message to  every business in the world is very simple: Come make your product in America, and we will give you among the lowest taxes of any nation on earth,” Trump said.

“But if you don’t make your product in America, which is your prerogative, then very simply you will have to pay a tariff. Differing amounts, but a tariff.”

Trump, a real estate magnate and former reality TV star, faced a largely friendly audience at the Davos forum, known for bringing together some of the biggest business leaders in the world.

Many of those who raised questions after his speech were introduced as people …

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