Seeing their interests suffer, globalists are crying foul now that President Donald Trump’s policies are finally leveling the playing field in America’s favor.
Specifically, British billionaire Richard Branson attacked President Trump’s America-first trade policies as “erratic” and “unpredictable” during a business trip to Saudi Arabia.
The Virgin Atlantic founder’s comments reveal how global elites continue to oppose efforts to protect American workers and industries, especially from countries that take advantage of the United States.
Branson made his critical remarks about President Trump’s trade policies while speaking to British journalists.
He openly disparaged President Trump’s approach to international trade and foreign policy, claiming it creates instability for global businesses.
The British billionaire specifically targeted the president’s use of tariffs, which seeks to bring manufacturing jobs back to America and force trading partners to negotiate more favorable terms for U.S. workers and companies.
Branson complained that these protective measures, especially those imposed on imports from America’s allies, are damaging the global economy.
According to reports, Branson suggested that President Trump’s policies are causing businesses worldwide to delay investment and spending decisions.
This argument ignores the economic boom and job creation that occurred during President Trump’s first term.
Back then, the president’s America-first policies led to historic low unemployment rates and wage growth for American workers across all demographics.
Branson did not limit his criticism to economic matters. He also attacked President Trump’s stance on the Ukraine war, suggesting America would be on the “wrong side of history.”
This criticism comes as President Trump has consistently called for peace negotiations to end the conflict that has cost countless lives and billions in American taxpayer dollars, with no clear exit strategy.
Perhaps most insulting to American voters, Branson claimed that President Trump’s policies are driven by “a small elite” and lack widespread American support.
This elitist perspective dismisses the millions of Americans who voted for Trump precisely because he promised to prioritize American interests in trade deals and foreign policy.
The Virgin Atlantic founder even went so far as to predict that the United States might be excluded from future trade deals with other major economies if President Trump continues his America-first approach.
This threat reveals how global business elites like Branson prefer international arrangements that often come at the expense of American workers and industries.
Branson’s comments have exposed the ongoing resistance from international business figures to President Trump’s efforts to renegotiate trade relationships that have for decades taken advantage of America.
While Branson expressed “sadness” over President Trump’s policies, many American workers in manufacturing, steel, and other industries have experienced renewed hope thanks to the president’s plans.
