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What did CEOs gain from the Trump meeting?

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CEOs gained a platform to advocate for favorable tech policy, influence AI and semiconductor regulation, and received pledges from Trump to ease business conditions and encourage domestic investment.

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Trump hosts Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and other tech CEOs

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  • President Trump hosted a dinner with 33 major tech CEOs at the White House. 4s
  • Attendees included Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Tim Cook, and Sam Altman. 12s
  • Trump highlighted the importance of US leadership in technology and competition with China. 48s
  • The president discussed plans for tariffs on companies not investing in US semiconductor production. 2m 18s
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Trump hosts Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and other tech CEOs
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CBS News
16 hours ago
Trump hosts Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and other tech CEOs

Trump promised to make things easier for tech leaders and emphasized keeping technology and innovation in the US to stay ahead of China.

Trump hosts Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and other tech CEOs
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CBS News
16 hours ago
Trump hosts Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and other tech CEOs

Many CEOs pledged investment in US infrastructure, and Trump underscored the importance of tech competitiveness against China.

Trump hosts Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and other tech CEOs
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CBS News
16 hours ago
Trump hosts Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and other tech CEOs

Trump discussed tariffs on companies not investing in US semiconductor manufacturing, offering tariff relief for those building domestically.

Tech lobbying's explosive growth
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CNBC
24 hours ago
Tech lobbying's explosive growth

Tech CEOs use meetings like the Trump dinner to engage directly with policymakers, aiming to shape AI and digital trade rules, and push for legal protections.

Tech lobbying's explosive growth
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CNBC
24 hours ago
Tech lobbying's explosive growth

Amazon lobbied for Section 230 protections, Google focused on AI and digital trade, and the industry tried to add a provision to Trump's spending bill to ban state AI regulation for a decade.

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