• Bill Gates expressed concern that President Trump’s tariff policies

    are causing economic unpredictability, deterring long-term business commitments, and exacerbating volatility in an employment sector further jeopardized by technology-led transformations driven by artificial intelligence. Additionally, he cautioned that such policies might have a more severe impact on less affluent countries and underscored the significance of American international leadership along with consistent involvement in technological advancements.


Microsoft

co-founder Bill Gates says President Trump’s tariff plan is adding further uncertainty to an already volatile long-term labor outlook, and will likely put businesses off vital investment.

Billionaire philanthropist Gates is one of many high-profile entrepreneurs who has sat down with the Republican politician since Trump won the Oval Office, but seems not to be in the select few that the president listens to.

Gates has mildly criticized certain moves made by President Trump, like the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and so forth.

linked reductions in international assistance funding

.

The man

worth approximately $113 billion, according to

Forbes

He expressed concern over the president’sheadline tariffs this weekend.

licy.

Speaking prior to the announcement of a


90-day pause

Regarding economic sanctions between the U.S. and China, Gates—

who



recently told
Big One News
He is giving away nearly all of his fortune.

to his eponymous foundation—said his “big concern” was economic uncertainty.


This perspective has been expressed before.

by



JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon

, who said companies might begin changing their behavior as a result of White House foreign policy.

Gates agrees,

telling CNN in an interview

The major issue I see is that we’ve generated significant doubt. When constructing a new facility, it’s crucial to grasp the political climate over the coming two decades, rather than merely focusing on the immediate future or the next presidential term.

He further pointed out that the problem is exacerbated by uncertainties surrounding the job market in the long term. He explained, “So the idea of figuring out, ‘Okay, what will be the framework?’ becomes crucial, especially during this era of AI when both white-collar and blue-collar jobs could begin reshaping the economic landscape.”

I believe now isn’t the best moment to introduce such significant doubt… these aren’t settled matters or topics that have been thoroughly debated. It’s unclear what will become of medications or electronic goods; each morning when I read the news, I find myself pondering.

I am concerned that uncertainty may lead to a lack of investment activities.

How much disruption AI will cause in the job market varies depending on whom you consult. Certain individuals believe positions could be entirely taken over by AI, whereas others argue that these technologies will instead bolster employment opportunities.

A

Pew Research study

Published in February, the study revealed that out of over 5,000 employees surveyed, 52% expressed concerns regarding how artificial intelligence might affect their positions, whereas merely 29% reported feeling enthusiastic about it.

People at the lower and middle ends of the income scale were more inclined to think that AI would diminish their chances, with almost one out of every four anticipating a reduction in opportunities.

Economic outlook

Gates said his view is that the American economy is generally resilient, but his concern is for citizens of countries that can’t say the same.

Last week, Gates confirmed to
Big One News
that he would be making

the largest philanthropic commitment in modern history

via the Gates Foundation, with the caveat that the $200 billion budget (including current endowment and projected growth)

will be spent in the next 20 years.

The donation

will double the speed of the



foundation’s work

to cure preventable diseases suffered by poor nations worldwide

.

“For me, it’s about the cutting edge and saying, ‘Can the U.S. stay in the lead?'” Gates added. “And, I do think being friendly to other countries so … they don’t think we’re going to withdraw our technology in some sudden way.”

“There were gigantic tariffs on very poor African countries and I don’t see what the benefit of that would have been. I’m particularly focused on our role in lifting up those in greatest need and the potential tariffs would have been particularly bad for these poor countries,” Gates continued.

Instances might involve nations such as Lesotho, which before Trump’s 90-day suspension of ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, had to deal with an increased rate of 50%, alongside Malawi, which faced a rate of 17%.

This tale was initially showcased on

Big One News