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CEOs Cautiously Critique Trump Amid Regulation Concerns

1/17/2026

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Mark Levine, New York City's new Comptroller, says CEOs only respond to U.S. President Donald Trump when affected.
Suzanne Clark, CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, urges defending free markets and global exchange.
Jamie Dimon (CEO of JPMorgan Chase) and Darren Woods (CEO of ExxonMobil) critique Trump policies without confrontation.
Experts warn that this reluctance to speak out could invite increased regulation after Trump's presidency, shaping the 2026 outlook.

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Mark Levine, New York City's new Comptroller, says CEOs only respond to U.S. President Donald Trump when affected.
Suzanne Clark, CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, urges defending free markets and global exchange.
Jamie Dimon (CEO of JPMorgan Chase) and Darren Woods (CEO of ExxonMobil) critique Trump policies without confrontation.
Experts warn that this reluctance to speak out could invite increased regulation after Trump's presidency, shaping the 2026 outlook.