Davos Trip Over US-Mexico Border Wall Row Canceled By Donald Trump

Donald Trump blamed the "intransigence" of the democratic opposition for his $ 5.7 billion request to extend a border wall with Mexico.

Davos Trip Over US-Mexico Border Wall Row Canceled By Donald Trump

WASHINGTON:

US President Donald Trump on Thursday canceled his visit to the annual international conference in Davos, accusing Washington of trying to build a wall on the Mexican border.

"I respectfully cancel my very important trip to Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum," he said in a tweet.

Trump accused "the intransigence" of the Democratic opposition of having claimed $ 5.7 billion to extend a border wall with Mexico. As a result of the conflict, parts of the US government are temporarily closed, leaving more than 800,000 employees without pay.