10 global faces who voiced against Trump's tariffs before it hit 90 days pause

From, Elon Musk, Warren Buffet to Justin Trudeau called Trump's tariffs unnecessary and a crisis for global economy. ...read more

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FILE - Warren Buffett, the ‘Oracle of Omaha’ warned that trade wars and tariffs could hurt American businesses and consumers, famously stating that “nobody wins in a trade war.” (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)(AP)

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Donald Trump's biggest advisor, Elon Musk advocated for a “tariff-free” approach to international trade.(REUTERS)

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Bill AckmanHedge fund manager and Trump pal, Bill Ackman warned of a looming "economic nuclear winter" because of the atrocious tariffs.(REUTERS)

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Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, reportedly urged Trump in private meetings to reconsider tariffs, especially those that would affect Apple products and American tech competitiveness. March 23, 2025. (AP/PTI) (AP)

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Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase initially supported Trump’s tariffs but later warned in April 2025 that they could lead to a recession and “sticky inflation,” urging the administration to negotiate trade deals quickly to mitigate the damage. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)(AP)

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Justin Trudeau, Though not an American, the former Canadian PM's vocal opposition to Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs (and his retaliation) influenced global discourse, stressing the tariffs were “insulting” and damaging to U.S.-Canada ties. "Our tariffs will remain in place until the U.S. trade action is withdrawn," he said(Reuters)

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French President Emmanuel Macron, lashed out against Trump’s “brutal” and “unfounded” tariffs, calling for a pause in European investments in the U.S. until the policy was clarified. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq(REUTERS)

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Calling the new measures reasonless or without justification, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denounced the measures. Sheinbaum said she would wait until Sunday to sideline any retaliatory measures. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP)(AFP)

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Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk, called Trump’s tariffs “totally unnecessary and stupid,” estimating a 0.4% GDP hit to Poland’s economy. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)(AFP)

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Elon Musk's younger brother Kimbal Musk slammed Trump's tariffs through series of X post, even called him the “the most high-tax American President in generations.”(Reuters)