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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Criticized for 'Woke' Agenda

12/11/2025

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce faces criticism from Consumers' Research for promoting a woke agenda via diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and environmental policies.
Will Hild, executive director of Consumers' Research, says the Chamber shifted from free markets to a political agenda that harms consumers.
Critics contend the Chamber undermines litigation finance, and that its DEI efforts intensified after George Floyd's death, prioritizing group identity over individual merit.

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce faces criticism from Consumers' Research for promoting a woke agenda via diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and environmental policies.
Will Hild, executive director of Consumers' Research, says the Chamber shifted from free markets to a political agenda that harms consumers.
Critics contend the Chamber undermines litigation finance, and that its DEI efforts intensified after George Floyd's death, prioritizing group identity over individual merit.