Donald Trump has bought hundreds of bonds since he returned to office, including those sold by US companies affected by the sweeping changes to federal policies he’s championed https://t.co/IHdFcUINGi ...

Economic Impact - Small US companies are critical to the US economy because they create more than half (50%+) of the country's jobs [1] Trade War Impact - Donald Trump's trade war is set to negatively impact small US companies [1]

Share Repurchases - US companies announced share repurchases totaling $166 billion in July [1] - The $166 billion in share repurchases represents the highest dollar value on record for July [1]

A top Chinese official reiterated the country’s commitment to “healthy” development with American businesses during a meeting in Beijing with a delegation of executives from US companies https://t.co/6cGO67qhbX ...

US companies up against 'nightmare' tariff wall https://t.co/i9vJesZkLz ...

Trade Policy Changes - US President considers raising universal baseline tariff from 10% to 15% or even 20% [4] - Potential doubling of the baseline tariff, impacting the cost of goods bought from abroad [4] - Initial postponement of major tariffs deadline suggested a potential softening of trade stance, but subsequent threats indicate otherwise [5] Canada Trade Relations - US President announces 35% tariffs on imports from Canada [1][2] - Canada is the second largest US trading partner and the largest buyer of American goods last year [2] - Exemptions for USMCA compliant goods and lower 10% tariff for energy imports may soften the impact [2] - The decision on tariffs is not final [3] Broadening Trade War - New tariff threats against Canada and Brazil [5] - Potential 50% tariff on copper and 200% tariff on pharmaceuticals [6] - A vast expansion of the trade war on multiple fronts is occurring [6]

LGBTQ+ Rights & Corporate Response - The Trump administration is curtailing legal protections for LGBTQ+ people and targeting gender-affirming care [2] - Trump's Pentagon ordered the renaming of the USNS Harvey Milk [3] - Gravity Research indicates nearly 40% of US companies are scaling back external Pride celebrations due to pressure from the Trump administration and conservative followers [3] - The report expresses disappointment that many corporations are abandoning commitments to tolerance and equality [4] Call to Action - The report urges demanding more than symbolic gestures from businesses, such as rainbow logos [5] - The report emphasizes the importance of US companies recognizing LGBTQ+ people as employees, customers, and partners [5] - The report advocates for consistent support for LGBTQ+ rights, even when facing backlash [5]

The US and fellow G-7 nations signed off on a tax agreement to create a “side-by-side” system that would exempt US companies from some elements of an existing global agreement https://t.co/pJLeNC1ik5 ...