Morgan Stanley CEO says he's `not a fan' of Trump tariffs

Biggest issue for the U.S. is fiscal deficits, not trade deficits, Gorman says.
MAR 07, 2018

Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman said he's "not a fan" of tariffs proposed by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, saying they will lead to retaliation from trading partners. "You can always enter into a trade war, but doing it with allies, doing it with countries we sell a lot of goods to, that's not necessarily the best way to move forward," Mr. Gorman said Wednesday on CNBC. "Hopefully it will be moderated over the next 24 hours." He said the biggest issues for the U.S. are fiscal deficits, not trade shortfalls. Ex-Goldman Sachs Group Inc. executive Gary Cohn said Tuesday that he would resign as Mr. Trump's chief economic adviser after a dispute over the president's plans for levies on imported steel and aluminum. When asked if he would be looking to hire Mr. Cohn, Mr. Gorman smiled and said, "No." "I like Gary," he said. "But no, I'm very comfortable with our team, thank you very much."

Latest News

DOJ's fraud sweep bags over $1B in convictions, guilty pleas and indictments in a single week
DOJ's fraud sweep bags over $1B in convictions, guilty pleas and indictments in a single week

Medicare scam, pandemic benefit theft, offshore tax evasion — federal prosecutors are casting a wide net.

Retirement without guaranteed income streams may mean near-total asset wipeout
Retirement without guaranteed income streams may mean near-total asset wipeout

Report finds that pension income acts as a financial lifeline for retirees facing late-life shocks and raises urgent questions about the DC-only future.

Federal judge dismisses Eltek manipulation lawsuit against Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Federal judge dismisses Eltek manipulation lawsuit against Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Nine-month electronic trading freeze and share lending program at the center of dismissed claim.

RIA wrap: Dynamic strikes South Carolina deal to reach $7B AUM milestone
RIA wrap: Dynamic strikes South Carolina deal to reach $7B AUM milestone

Meanwhile, Rossby Financial's leadership buildout rolls on with a new COO appointment as Balefire Wealth welcomes a distinguished retirement specialist to its national network.

Rethinking diversification amid a concentrated S&P 500
Rethinking diversification amid a concentrated S&P 500

With a smaller group of companies driving stock market performance, advisors must work more intentionally to manage concentration risks within client portfolios.

SPONSORED Beyond wealth management: Why the future of advice is becoming more human

As technical expertise becomes increasingly commoditized, advisors who can integrate strategy, relationships, and specialized expertise into a cohesive client experience will define the next era of wealth management

SPONSORED Durability over scale: What actually defines a great advisory firm

Growth may get the headlines, but in my experience, longevity is earned through structure, culture, and discipline