But Corporate America has to learn to speak a new language — one that informs shareholders and customers about the effects from tariffs while avoiding reaction from Trump on social media or a threat from him or his administration to punish or investigate a company.

Walmart, considered a proxy for U.S. consumer health, said last week that it would have to raise prices to deal with tariffs even as it maintained its full-year forecast. Trump castigated the company,

Home Depot showcases resilience amidst Trump's tariff policies by leveraging supplier diversification and domestic sourcing.