Hundreds of anti-Trump protesters flood the streets of Zurich in noisy demonstration against his visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos

  • Protesters in Zurich are chanting slogans, clapping and waving flags with anti-capitalist messages on them
  • It comes as the US President is set to fly into the Swiss city of Davos for the World Economic Forum
  • One sign at the front of the March read 'Dump the Trump' while others said simply: 'Smash WEF'

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Hundreds of protesters have marched against Donald Trump's planned visit to Davos in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum.

The protesters in the capital city of Zurich chanted slogans, clapped and waved flags with anti-capitalist messages on them.

One sign at the front read 'Dump the Trump' while others said simply: 'Smash WEF.'

Pops that sounded like firecrackers echoed out and police had water cannons deployed along the route of the march, but there was no immediate sign of any violence breaking out at the protest.

The protesters in Zurich chanted slogans, clapped and waved flags with anti-capitalist messages on them 

The protesters in Zurich chanted slogans, clapped and waved flags with anti-capitalist messages on them 

The demonstration is the latest and potentially most combative among a few anti-Trump protests since the White House announced his attendance at the conference of business leaders and government officials officials 

The demonstration is the latest and potentially most combative among a few anti-Trump protests since the White House announced his attendance at the conference of business leaders and government officials officials 

Protester Michel Zahn, from the Movement for Socialism, said: 'Trump is the incarnation of sexism, racism, exploitation and corruption'

Protester Michel Zahn, from the Movement for Socialism, said: 'Trump is the incarnation of sexism, racism, exploitation and corruption'

The demonstration is the latest and potentially most combative among a few anti-Trump protests since the White House announced his attendance at the conference of business leaders and government officials officials.

Protester Michel Zahn, from the Movement for Socialism, said: 'Trump is the incarnation of sexism, racism, exploitation and corruption.'

Yesterday, India and Canada rallied their pro-globalisation allies at the business summit as delegates braced for the US President's appearance later this week. 

These signs carried by protesters said 'Trump you're not welcome' and 'no Trump, no coal, no gas, no fossil fuels'

These signs carried by protesters said 'Trump you're not welcome' and 'no Trump, no coal, no gas, no fossil fuels'

One sign at the front read 'Dump the Trump' while others said simply: 'Smash WEF'

One sign at the front read 'Dump the Trump' while others said simply: 'Smash WEF'

Pops that sounded like firecrackers echoed out and police had water cannons deployed along the route of the march, but there was no immediate sign of any violence breaking out at the protest

Pops that sounded like firecrackers echoed out and police had water cannons deployed along the route of the march, but there was no immediate sign of any violence breaking out at the protest

The event formally began yesterday after spectacular snowfall that stranded some high-flying delegates on the road to the Swiss ski resort where the meeting is hosted each year. Anti-Trump protesters are pictured on the streets

The event formally began yesterday after spectacular snowfall that stranded some high-flying delegates on the road to the Swiss ski resort where the meeting is hosted each year. Anti-Trump protesters are pictured on the streets

The countries' respective prime ministers - Narendra Modi and Justin Trudeau - defended free trade in the face of Trump's protectionist 'America First' policies.

Having vowed to overhaul international trade agreements to protect US jobs, the controversial mogul is expected to appear at the Swiss resort on Friday to face the same economically liberal elites he ridiculed while running for office. 

This demonstrator carried a sign reading 'I hate crowds but I hate Trump more' at the protest in Zurich

This demonstrator carried a sign reading 'I hate crowds but I hate Trump more' at the protest in Zurich

Attendees have demanded radical action to strengthen women's rights - another issue on which Trump has shocked his opponents

Attendees have demanded radical action to strengthen women's rights - another issue on which Trump has shocked his opponents

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the World Economic Forum summit in Davos yesterday

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the World Economic Forum summit in Davos yesterday

Trudeau also demanded radical action to strengthen women's rights - another issue on which Trump has shocked his opponents.

He will fly into a forum which is also buzzing with discussions about fighting harassment and gender inequality.

The event formally began yesterday after spectacular snowfall that stranded some high-flying delegates on the road to the Swiss ski resort where the meeting is hosted each year.

In the main opening address of the gathering, Modi acknowledged that globalisation is 'losing its lustre' but insisted that new trade walls are not the answer.