Summary

U.S. CEOs and business executives are alarmed as Donald Trump remains firm on imposing high tariffs on U.S. allies, despite warnings from economists about potential economic harm.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump’s late-night social media announcements have blindsided both his advisers and business leaders, leaving them scrambling to react.

While Trump consults some advisers, like Marco Rubio and Treasury pick Scott Bessent, his unilateral approach limits their influence.

The uncertainty has left business leaders struggling to find ways to alter his stance on trade policies.

  • Kichae@lemmy.ca
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    6 days ago

    I hoped it was just bluster

    You understand he was president before, right? And that he did this before? Like, he’s a totally known quantity, and he’s going back to where he was in 2019.

    • The Quuuuuill@slrpnk.net
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      6 days ago

      this dude killed 300,000 americans and people are somehow surprised that he’s unbothered by the prospect of killing untold vast swaths of people now that it’s been demonstrated that he will never be held accountable for his actions