Davos 2026: Data Confirms Trump’s Economic Claims as the U.S. Outperforms Europe At the World Economic Forum in Davos 2026, President Trump presented a strong case for the U.S. economy, detailing achievements in economic growth, employment, manufacturing, and energy production. Data from late 2025 and early 2026 largely supports his claims regarding inflation trends, stock market performance, investment, and reductions in government spending and regulations. The article scrutinizes 29 specific claims, finding most to be accurate or plausible, with some requiring nuance regarding timeframes or specific metrics.

• Core inflation trended at approximately 1.6% over the three months leading up to December 2025.
• Fourth-quarter 2025 real GDP growth was projected at 5.4% by the Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow model.
• The S&P 500 reached multiple all-time highs in 2025, finishing the year up approximately 17-18%.
• Approximately 1.2 million households (around 4 million individuals) were lifted off food stamps since inauguration.
• Commitments for $18 trillion to $20 trillion in new investment were secured.
• Over 270,000 federal employees exited the payrolls by the end of 2025.
• Federal spending was cut by at least $100 billion.
• The Trump administration implemented significant tax cuts, including extending key TCJA provisions.
• 100% expensing and bonus depreciation for new capital investments were extended or expanded.
• The monthly trade deficit was reduced significantly, hitting a 16-year low in October 2025.
• American exports saw substantial increases.
• Domestic steel production increased by approximately 300,000 tons per month.
• Factory construction spending reached record annualized rates.
• U.S. natural gas production was at an all-time high in 2025.
• U.S. oil production saw a significant daily increase from 2024 to 2025.
• National average gasoline prices fell below $2.50 per gallon.
• Real incomes increased by $2,000 to $5,000 since the Biden administration.
• Average 30-year mortgage rates fell below 6% by January 2026.
• An executive order was signed to limit large institutional investors from buying single-family homes.
• Housing starts in 2024 were below 2 million, while estimates suggest over 8 million illegal aliens were admitted under Biden.
• 2025 marked the first reverse migration in 50 years, with more illegal aliens leaving than entering.
• The administration took steps to cut illegal aliens off welfare and government benefits.
• Car plants are reshoring to the U.S. to avoid tariffs imposed in April 2025.