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The two former CEOs, Gates and Ballmer, discussed the potential implications of tariffs on the operations of multinational corporations, including Microsoft. Ballmer, who has a background in economics, noted that tariffs commonly introduce turmoil to the market, which can be disruptive at both a corporate and citizen level. He pointed out the importance of stability and the increasingly complex relationship that businesses must navigate within this new framework of international trade.