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3/19/2020

Secretary Mnuchin Leads Trip to Switzerland, United Kingdom, and Poland | U.S. Department of the Treasury

Secretary Mnuchin Leads Trip to Switzerland, United Kingdom,
and Poland
January 17, 2020

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced key engagements for
Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin’s upcoming trip to Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Poland.
Secretary Mnuchin will lead the U.S. delegation, which includes Secretary of Commerce Wilbur
Ross, Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, United States
Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, and Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump, to
participate in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
“As we enter a new decade, it is essential that we continue to strengthen our economies and
stop the financing of terrorism around the world,” said Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin. “This trip
will provide an opportunity to highlight the American model of growth and prosperity on the
global stage.”
In Davos, Secretary Mnuchin will participate in several key conversations about the American
economy, financial markets, and digital currency. Secretary Mnuchin will meet with financial
leaders from France, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and the
United Kingdom. He will also participate in bilateral meetings with Swiss President Simonetta
Sommaruga and Iraqi President Barham Salih.
While in London, Secretary Mnuchin will meet with U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid
to discuss post-Brexit priorities and other economic issues. On Saturday, January 25, Secretary
Mnuchin will participate in a moderated discussion at the Chatham House to celebrate the
centennial of the Georgetown Walsh School of Foreign Service.
The Secretary will travel to Krakow, Poland on Monday, January 27 to lead the U.S.
delegation attending an event commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of
Auschwitz. He will also participate in bilateral meetings with Polish President Andrzej Duda and
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin.
NOTE: Details are subject to change. Read the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Public
Engagement Schedule..
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