On Thursday, the White House said Trump had also canceled his delegation's trip to Davos because of the shutdown, now in its 27th day. RevampBefore the US cancellation, a Trump administration official had said the US delegation would also discuss the importance of reforming institutions such as the World Trade Organization (WTO), the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Trump has harshly criticised globalisation and questioned US participation in multilateral institutions such as the WTO, calling for a revamp of international trade rules. "Abe is going to Davos not just as Japanese prime minister but also as chair of the G20. The low turnout among major Western leaders may also give more prominence to political personalities who may otherwise be upstaged.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 18, 2019 15:11 UTC