Trump’s tariffs are increasingly alienating some ofthe corporate titans, influencers and even Republican lawmakers who served as his biggest boosters, as the president plows ahead with a trade strategy that has prompted wild swings in the markets. The criticism isan early sign that the economic turmoil caused by his trade war could leave lasting political scars for Trump, who doubled down on the strategy by threatening new tariffs against China on Monday morning.
The chiding marks a departure from the general acquiescence among Trump’s allies during the first 2½ months of his shock-and-awe presidency. Influential leaders in many spheres largely remained silent or cautiously supported the White House as it slashed the federal workforce, strained alliances with Europe and unleashed an immigration crackdown during the first 70 days in office.
World leaders who have sought to appease Trump’s “America First” agenda amid wars in Ukraine and Gaza are also coming to the negotiating table, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes a last-minute visit to the White House amid the economic threats and while Trump fields calls from other worried heads of state.
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