American business leaders have offered only limited public criticism of President Donald Trump’s economic agenda, with analysts citing concerns about retaliation. Individual chief executives, including Exxon Mobil’s Darren Woods and JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon, have raised narrow objections affecting their sectors, such as Venezuela policy and Federal Reserve independence, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Suzanne Clark has urged support for free markets without naming Trump directly. Experts say the muted response contrasts with Trump’s first term and reflects uncertainty over policy direction. Surveys show executives view political unpredictability as a major risk, while economists warn limited pushback could invite heavier regulation in future.
