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.
Just increase taxes on the wealthy…
All tariffs will do is put the additional costs onto the working class.
You’ve got my vote. (I’m not actually allowed to vote in the US election)
Working as intended.
I’d be happy paying higher taxes if they went towards things that benefit the community, like universal health care, improving quality of public education, etc.
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They probably did, but didn’t account that he’s long past when his brain was capable of reason.
I’m going to laugh so hard if Trump has an “apparent suicide” and at least one cop says it’s not suspicious, if they can do it to whistleblowers who risk their profits, surely this qualifies?
Not saying it’s likely, just that I absolutely will laugh, probably for days.
All part of Putin’s plan. He probably gave him the advice on tariffs.
“If you burn America to the ground, I will let you rule this ashes.”
hell for all we know, that was part of his concession for putin helping him get elected.
Prepare for Russian Oil Imports.
I wonder if in a Freudian slip the translator said “Self Sanctions” when discussing tariffs
Leopards, faces, etc.
How the actual fuck are people “blindsided” by this?
Because folks do their 5 minute research by reading conservative mainstream news outlets and safe space enclaves that Tariffs are good.
Talking points to the contrary are not allowed, so they get to find out the hard way.
To be fair. The message they’re receiving is that tariffs will hurt the people that deserve it. And they’re absolutely right. But while they’re suffering, so will the rest of America.
Remember that Trump lies about everything, often in both directions. Everyone knows this, including his supporters. That gives his supporters the mental freedom to make up whateverthefuck policy positions they like and find proof that they are Trump’s real plan.
Donald Trump is the human version of a Bible. If you’re a Believer, god says he will implement your Desire. If you’re a Heretic, god says he will destroy the world. All with the same words.
You ever talk to c-level execs? Many of them simply aren’t smart. They’re just very aggressive and confident which gives the appearance of intelligence.
A-Students work for B-Students in companies owned by C-Students, which are financed by D-Students, while the hedge funds owned by the sociopathic F-Students short sell the whole thing to make sure they have enough spare cash to buy a new library wing at Harvard, so their F-Student-kids get in.
A lot of times attractiveness plays a big role too. In modern corporate america being attractive will get you further than being smart.
Studies have shown that something as simple as being tall makes people be more likely to be looked towards as leaders.
You ever talk to c-level execs? Many of them simply aren’t smart
A large percentage of them are the embodiment of the Peter principle
But… But… Genderless bathrooms! /s
CEOs aren’t the brightest.
Maybe the leopards started with the eyes.
Because they thought it would only happen to others and they’d be fine. Guess the leopard with a rooster hat is coming to roar and eat faces.
Had to check whether this was posted in leopards ate my face or not. Lol
A wave? Out at sea? Chance in a million!
- the front fell off
Yeah but it’s out of the environment
Man… Side with Trump, side with CEOs. This is one of those “Can’t both teams lose” situations. Ha
They want you to think that they didn’t know this was going to happen. They want you to come out and say “Man, they didn’t see that coming! How silly of them!” as they buy the country out from under you. They want you to think he’s the ‘bad’ one…
This isn’t their loss, they’re just trying to spin it into a bigger win.
When the economy tanks, stocks plummet, and a million people lose their homes, these assholes will buy up even more houses and stocks cheap.
Then they’ll end the tarrifs, pat themselves on the back for saving the economy, and sell high.
Whats going to happen is what happened last time. Trump proposes tariffs on products from [industry]. Business leaders from said [industry] bends knee, kisses ring and ass, donates cash, and tariffs never materializes.
Or if you are large enough you pay for a waiver
This guy has tanked all of his previous enterprises due to his poor decision making and lack of knowledge. What in their right minds made them think this would be any different?
“Stupid CEOs are left dumbfounded when a greedy selfish narcissist who only listens to those who pay him the most is a greedy selfist narcissist.”
I know CEOs are never the smartest people, but Jesus Christ. Milk spoiling in the summer heat is less obvious.
What are they expecting, exactly? Even Musk was saying a day before the election that Trump was going to tank the economy. I’m sure Trump will just say “things are going to get worse before they get better, but believe you me when they get better, you’re all going to be filthy rich!” The typical Trump supporter will assume he’s talking to them, but he’ll only be talking to those who are already filthy rich.
The German corporate elite thought they could control the last guy as well…
Did you only now notice that he only cares about himself?
And he’s mind-bogglingly stupid on top of that.
Americas leader and figurehead.
Truly a man of the people.
