GOP megadonor Ken Langone is latest billionaire to blast Trump's tariffs
- President Trump imposed a 10% tariff on most goods from dozens of major trading partners starting Saturday, with higher tariffs planned for Wednesday.
- Trump stated the tariffs aim to correct longstanding trade imbalances but faced recent criticism from billionaires and executives over potential economic risks.
- Among critics, Bill Ackman likened the tariffs to an economic nuclear war, while Jamie Dimon warned they could increase inflation and weaken U.S. Global standing.
- Ackman urged a 90-day pause to negotiate unfair tariff asymmetries, stating business investment would halt and consumers would curb spending if tariffs proceed.
- The tariffs have unsettled global markets, causing plunges in Asian and European stocks and raising uncertainties about economic growth and investment decisions.
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