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Heated Exchange at Davos VIP Dinner: Lagarde Walks Out as US Minister Criticizes Europe

Published January 21, 2026, 15:21
Heated Exchange at Davos VIP Dinner: Lagarde Walks Out as US Minister Criticizes Europe

A VIP dinner in Davos was marked by a heated exchange between the US and Europe. The President of the ECB, Christine Lagarde, abruptly left the event when the US Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutton, began to criticize European economies and their competitiveness. According to reports, Lutton was booed by the guests. The incident highlights the growing tensions in trade relations between the US and Europe, following Donald Trump's controversial statements about Greenland and tariffs.