[Inconsistent policies cause concerns
Many US companies re-evaluate performance guidance] Due to the uncertainty brought about by the US government's tariff policy, many companies have announced the withdrawal or cancellation of performance guidance. Stellantis Automotive, one of the three largest automakers in the United States, said on April 30 that it would withdraw its previously issued 2025 performance guidance due to the uncertainty brought about by the US government's tariff policy. JetBlue Airways said on April 29 that it would withdraw its annual performance guidance due to the uncertainty brought about by the US government's policies to the macroeconomy. Its CEO Joanna Geraghty said that the company is considering further reducing capacity due to falling demand and re-planning the aircraft retirement plan. The parent company of the US social software "Read After Burning" also said on April 29 that in view of the uncertainty of future macroeconomic conditions, the company canceled the announcement of the second quarter performance guidance. According to the Wall Street Journal, in a survey of more than 300 corporate executives, 84% of the respondents said that they were concerned about the impact that the current political and legal environment in the United States might have on their business. About 45% of the corporate executives surveyed said that the recent policies of the US government have damaged the competitiveness of their companies.
