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Donald Trump’s “Strong Stand” With Tariffs Draws Praise From Charter CEO Chris Winfrey: “Trade Imbalances Are By Definition Unfair”

Speaking to Wall Street analysts, Charter Communications CEO Chris Winfrey praised Donald Trump for taking a "strong stand" with tariffs.

Speaking to Wall Street analysts on the company’s first-quarter call Friday morning, Winfrey characterized the tariffs in favorable terms, though he gestured to the uncertainty gripping corporate America. CEOs at Procter & Gamble, American Airlines and PepsiCo have told analysts in recent days that the on-again/off-again tariffs are rattling consumers and making it difficult for companies to plan. Winfrey and Fischer cited the benefits of integrating streaming services like Max, Disney+ and Peacock into Spectrum plans, pegging the net value per month to customers at upwards of $80.

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