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Lagarde Walks Out on Dinner as US Commerce Secretary Criticizes Europe in Davos

Published January 21, 2026, 22:05
Lagarde Walks Out on Dinner as US Commerce Secretary Criticizes Europe in Davos

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, caused a stir at the World Economic Forum in Davos by leaving a dinner while the US Secretary of Commerce, Howard Luttner, was criticizing Europe. Lagarde's move led to the early conclusion of the event, before dessert was served. The dinner was hosted by Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, and attended by approximately two hundred people. The ECB declined to comment on the incident, while the US Department of Commerce and the World Economic Forum did not respond to requests for comment.