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CEO's ontzien zich van tariefschade terwijl werknemers betalen

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Corporate boards have implemented compensation adjustments to shield executives from the financial impact of Trump's tariffs, allowing CEOs to receive millions in additional pay despite trade war effects on their companies. According to Fortune's exclusive reporting, these "tariff-proof" compensation structures effectively neutralized tariff impacts on executive compensation packages while broader business operations faced economic headwinds. The practice highlights how boardroom decisions can insulate top leadership from economic pressures affecting the wider organization.