
Major figures in the business world have spent the last 48 hours sounding alarms about the economic consequences of President Donald Trump’s trade war — some even reversing their previous supportive stances. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. While many small businesses across the United States have for months decried Trump’s policies and the uncertainty they’ve injected into their operations, last week’s tariff rollout stunned America’s C-suites.
Main Idea: Business leaders, including BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, are warning that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are hurting growth and could push the economy into a recession.
Key Points:
Trump’s tariffs could raise prices, slow growth, and push companies to cut jobs, hurting households and small businesses.
No clear positive impact identified.
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Central figure whose tariff policy is the main subject of the article.
Major financial firm represented through CEO Larry Fink’s comments and market influence.
Major bank whose CEO’s warning and recession forecast changes are central to the story.
JPMorgan Chase CEO whose annual letter and tariff criticism are a major focus.
BlackRock CEO quoted warning that many CEOs see the economy as already in recession.
Tesla CEO whose apparent break with tariff policy is highlighted as notable.
Named billionaire and Virgin Group founder/CEO who called on the administration to change course.
Commerce Secretary mentioned as a target of Ackman’s criticism and a tariff-policy defender.
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Major company tied to Elon Musk, whose views on tariffs are part of the article.
Company associated with Richard Branson, who publicly criticized the tariff approach.