Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says, as shareholder, tariffs are 'not good'

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says, as shareholder, tariffs are 'not good'

Despite tariff impact, Microsoft's top shareholder said he's a long-term believer in the company, given its opportunity in compute and intelligence.

Over its 50-year history, Microsoft has had a series of achievements and iconic moments that go from its founding to the launch of Windows and, more recently, to the presentation of the company's first quantum 'chip'. However, many fans of the tech giant may point to the year 2000 when choosing one of the most memorable moments in Microsoft history. The moment in question was played by the then CEO Steve Ballmer on stage (and wearing a shirt 'so…

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Says Trump's New Tariffs Could Spark Global Turmoil, Hurt Consumers As Satya Nadella-Led MSFT's Stock Drops 14% YTD

On Friday, former Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer expressed concern that President Donald Trump’s new tariffs could lead to global turmoil and negatively impact consumers, especially as Microsoft's stock faces a 14.03% drop year-to-date. What Happened: In an interview with CNBC,…

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says, as shareholder, tariffs are ‘not good’ – DG Verifications & Stats

Steve Ballmer, former chief executive officer of Microsoft Corp., speaks during an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the company at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington, US, on Friday, April 4, 2025. Microsoft Corp., determined to hold its ground in artificial intelligence, will soon let consumers tailor the Copilot digital assistant to their own needs.David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Trump’s new tariffs on goo…