Gary Cohn

“There's become a much more universal view on tariffs and what they're good for,”

Gary Cohn · said 2026-11-04 · reported 2026-11-05

Cohn says during a CNBC interview that there is now a more universal view on tariffs.

“there's a compromise that could be reached where we actually have tariffs put through the legislative system and they become law. They wouldn't become executive orders that can be rescinded the minute the next president walks off the podium.”

Gary Cohn · said 2026-11-04 · reported 2026-11-05

Cohn suggests a compromise could put tariffs through the legislative system rather than executive orders.

“Protecting U.S. workers and protecting manufacturing, protecting jobs in the United States, specifically from China, more than anything, is good and has been good policy.”

Gary Cohn · said 2026-11-04 · reported 2026-11-05

Cohn says protecting U.S. workers and manufacturing, especially from China, has been good policy.

“shutting down the borders between Canada and Mexico and the United States has probably not been so good for policy,”

Gary Cohn · said 2026-11-04 · reported 2026-11-05

Cohn says shutting down borders between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico has probably not been good policy.