Why CEOs Are Taking Trump’s Tariff Threats in Stride

Listen to many economists and the tariff-paved road ahead for the global economy following the election of Donald Trump to another term in the White House is one destined for lower growth, higher inflation and plenty of turmoil.

Then there’s the alternative version CEOs seem to have seized on, as we examine here. In earnings calls and interviews recently, plenty have projected doubt that Trump will deliver on all the tariffs he has threatened. And, if he does, they add, they are more than ready to adapt.