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As bold CEO voices challenge Trump's tariffs amid recession fears, one CEO association seems missing in action


Published on 2025-05-01 15:40:45 - Fortune
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  • The business community's response to Trump's tariffs has been disappointingly fragmented.

In an article from Fortune, several CEOs express their concerns about the potential economic impact of President Trump's tariffs, particularly in the context of an already slowing global economy. Stephen Roach, a senior fellow at Yale University, warns that the U.S. is "sleepwalking into a recession" due to the trade war with China, which he believes could lead to a significant economic downturn. CEOs from various industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, and technology, share their experiences of how the tariffs are affecting their businesses, with many reporting increased costs, supply chain disruptions, and declining demand. The article highlights the growing unease among business leaders about the potential for a recession, with some calling for a resolution to the trade war to prevent further economic damage.

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[ https://fortune.com/article/ceos-trump-tariffs-recession/ ]