Comment by alwillis

> You're putting a lot of trust in US institutions (courts etc)

I don't have a lot of trust in US institutions actually. The most powerful universities, corporations and law firms have capitulated to him.

So far, the tech companies have placated Trump by contributing to his causes and heaping praise upon him and not speaking out regarding the tariffs. That's enough for now.

> Is the CEO really willing to risk their life to do that?

We're not at that point; at least not so far. Besides, it's much easier to blackmail them for more money or for the Department of Justice to open an investigation or to stop a merger they want to do.

Also these companies aren't just sitting around doing nothing. Apple reworked their supply chain; all iPhones sold in the US are now made in India.