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Etsy CEO: Small businesses could be ‘collateral damage’ of Trump trade policy

“If we’re prepared to make exemptions for Apple, shouldn’t we be prepared to look after a single mother working from her home, making something and selling it to someone else?” Josh Silverman said at Semafor’s World Economy Summit in Washington.
Etsy CEO Josh Silverman.
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Sen. Chuck Schumer says Democrats will win back control of the Senate in 2026

“The electorate will desert the Republican candidates who embraced Trump in an overwhelming way,” Schumer predicted at Semafor’s World Economy Summit.
Semafor’s Burgess Everett and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Semafor’s 2025 World Economy Summit. Shannon Finney/Getty Images for Semafor

Steve Bannon says Elon Musk should provide ‘specific accounting’ of fraud uncovered by DOGE

“We need to have a very specific accounting” of what Elon Musk and DOGE have found in terms of fraud and waste, Trump’s former chief strategist said at Semafor’s World Economy Summit.
Steve Bannon.
Semafor’s 2025 World Economy Summit. Shannon Finney/Getty Images for Semafor

Trump administration’s new counterterrorism plan will likely be ready in a month, White House adviser says

At Semafor’s World Economy Summit, Gorka said the administration would not use the counterterrorism enterprise to target those who disagree with Trump’s agenda.
Semafor’s Shelby Talcott and White House adviser Sebastian Gorka.
Semafor’s 2025 World Economy Summit. Shannon Finney/Getty Images for Semafor