US EditionWhy Minnesota’s CEOs finally broke their silence
Minnesota companies called for cooperation among officials to reduce tensions after immigration operations disrupted the economy and led to the killing of Pretti last weekend.
- On Sunday, Target , UnitedHealth , Best Buy , Cargill and dozens issued a joint statement calling for `an immediate de-escalation of tensions` after Alex Pretti's killing Saturday.
- Top Minnesota CEOs and business leaders stayed publicly silent for more than a month while warning the Trump administration, Republican leaders, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the White House, the vice president, and local mayors about economic harm.
- Named CEOs include Corie Barry, Dana Erickson, Gunjan Kedia, and Beth Ford, who signed a letter avoiding blame and not demanding ICE leave, according to the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.
- On Monday, Target incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke acknowledged the incredibly painful violence in Minneapolis and offered staff support, while a federal judge will consider federal deployments as Border Patrol Commander-at-Large Greg Bovino plans to leave tomorrow.
- Minnesota's headquarters economy includes Seventeen Fortune 500 companies and depends on immigrant communities and workers, while corporations now take a more guarded stance than after George Floyd in 2020.
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Minnesota CEOs Demand De-Escalation After Shooting
More than 60 chief executives from Minnesota-based companies released a joint letter calling for “immediate de-escalation of tensions” following a fatal shooting in Minneapolis that has intensified public protests and political debate. The letter urges calm, cooperation, and restraint from all parties as state and federal officials respond to growing unrest. The statement was organized through the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and signed by CEOs…
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op-online.deAfter a fatal shot at an ICE deployment in Minneapolis, leading business leaders take a public stand for the first time.
US businesses break their silence after latest Minnesota ICE shooting
Minnesota shooting: Corporate leaders in Minnesota are breaking their silence on immigration enforcement after federal agents fatally shot a protester. Major CEOs have called for de-escalation, marking a significant shift in public opinion. This comes as businesses previously feared criticising President Trump.
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