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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon offers advice to President Trump as tariffs spark uncertainty in global markets
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon shared some valuable insight this Wednesday amid the growing U.S.-China trade war, offering both hope and a reality check for the U.S. economy. As President Trump’s sweeping tariffs take effect and stock markets continue to struggle, Dimon acknowledged the possibility of a recession, but also emphasized why the U.S. economy is still strong in the face of these challenges.
“We have the best economy in the world,” Dimon said in a Fox Business interview, highlighting the major difference in GDP per person between the U.S. ($85,000) and China ($15,000). “You’ve got to keep that in mind,” he added, urging viewers to remain optimistic despite the turbulence.
However, Dimon also warned that the U.S. economy is not without its risks. With stock prices dropping after the tariffs were announced, he pointed out that the tariffs could drive up prices and slow down growth. “They went beyond what people expected,” he said. “That will cause a little inflation and slow things down.”
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Dimon’s advice to President Trump? He believes that the best course of action is to let Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is an experienced negotiator, take the lead in trade discussions. “Trade deals are big and complicated, and if you want to calm the markets, show progress on those things,” Dimon explained. “Let Scott Bessent negotiate and get those things done quickly.”
Despite the concerns surrounding tariffs, Dimon remains confident in the resilience of the U.S. economy, but he’s calling for action to ensure markets don’t spiral further. “If you want to calm the markets, show progress,” Dimon emphasized.
While Dimon is sounding the alarm on the risks of the tariffs, President Trump offered a message of optimism in a series of posts on Truth Social earlier in the day. “BE COOL! Everything is going to work out well,” Trump wrote, encouraging investors to buy stocks despite the market downturn. “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY,” he added.
However, Dimon and other experts like billionaire investor Bill Ackman believe the trade war could lead to a much deeper economic slowdown if not addressed properly. Ackman has called for a 90-day pause on the tariffs, warning of an “economic nuclear winter” if things don’t change.
While Trump’s economic advisors, including Scott Bessent, have tried to downplay the risk of a recession, Dimon’s comments serve as a reminder that careful, quick action is crucial to avoid a prolonged economic downturn.
As global markets continue to react to President Trump’s trade policies, Dimon’s message is clear: while the U.S. economy is strong, we need to stay on top of the situation to keep it that way.
