Davos 2018: Donald Trump booed over 'fake news' comments as global summit draws to a close - as it happened
Delegates also debated cyber warfare, human rights and the merits of guaranteed basic incomes
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Your support makes all the difference.Donald Trump has made his first speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos today, bringing his "America First" message to political and business leaders from across the globe.
The US President has preached a doctrine of trade that is "fair" to his country, pulling out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and pushing for new deals on trips abroad.
Mr Trump landed in Davos on Thursday and met with leaders including Theresa May, following a week of warnings by top European figures on the dangers of isolationism and nationalism. He flew back to the US after his Friday speech.
That's a wrap, folks! Thanks for reading, and joining us on this wild ride through the final day of Davos.
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Delegates also debated cyber warfare, human rights and the merits of guaranteed basic incomes. A panel has already heard today that depression must be "destigmatised" to counter a problem that affects 320 million people worldwide.
Mr Trump, now taking part in a question-and-answer with Mr Schwab, says he has made many "new friends" at Davos.
Mr Schwab warns Mr Trump that he is about to ask a personal question...
What experience from your past has been most useful in preparing him for his current role? Mr Schwab asked
"Somebody will explain someday why" he gets a "disproportionate amount of press", Mr Trump says.
Now, he says, he has realised how "vicious" and "fake" the press is - "as the cameras start going off in the background".
"I think I've been a cheerleader for our country", he adds. "It's easy because I love our country."
Mr Schwab and Mr Trump thank the "hard-working men and women who do their duty every day" as they end their discussion.
Re-watching the portion of Mr Trumps' earlier answer about the "vicious" media, boos can be heard from the audience.
Reuters has just reported that US fourth-quarter economic growth has been recorded at 2.6 per cent, less than expected - minutes after Mr Trump finished his address.
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