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What C.E.O.s Really Think About Trump’s Tariffs

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Aug 11, 2025
Andrew Ross Sorkin, a prominent columnist and founder of DealBook at The New York Times, shares deep insights from C.E.O.s on Trump’s recent tariffs. He discusses the resilience of the economy amid the trade war and the shifts in corporate strategies as businesses navigate these challenges. Sorkin also highlights anticipated price hikes that could affect sectors like Amazon and Ford, and examines how tariffs are reshaping global supply chains. The conversation raises essential questions about the lasting impacts on profitability and international relations.
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INSIGHT

Tariffs Are Now A Concrete Reality

  • After months of delays, the tariffs are finally in effect with a clearer framework.
  • Andrew Ross Sorkin says companies must now plan for tariffs as a new normal.
INSIGHT

India Hit With A Shockingly High Tariff

  • The 50% tariff on India surprised executives and signals a major policy reversal.
  • Andrew Ross Sorkin says the tariff is being used to pressure India's role in supporting Russian oil.
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CEOs And Markets Have Settled In

  • Business leaders and markets have grown calmer and treat tariffs as a new steady state.
  • Andrew Ross Sorkin notes investors have largely settled after the initial April market 'freakout.'
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