Goldman Sachs analysis, as cited in a Deccan Chronicle report, asserts that a 1930 trade law could empower President Trump to impose tariffs of up to 50% on imports from discriminatory countries. This interpretation potentially lends legal cover to authoritarian executive overreach amid ongoing legal challenges, thereby normalizing extreme unilateral trade measures.

Following a federal court ruling curtailing tariffs imposed under the IEEPA, Goldman Sachs issued a memo outlining potential legal pathways, including new Section 301 investigations and modifications to the baseline tariff, that would enable the Trump administration to reimpose tariffs under alternative statutory authorities.

Goldman Sachs economists provided analysis on alternative legal routes for President Trump to reimpose tariffs following a U.S. trade court ruling that declared the previous tariffs illegal, potentially offering justification for nationalist trade measures.

In a recent speech, the new federal energy minister, a former Goldman Sachs banker, recounted one of his earliest major deals – the Alliance Pipeline project – with clear pride. This reference draws attention to the enduring influence of Goldman Sachs in shaping major energy infrastructure projects and political appointments, raising concerns about the revolving door between corporate finance and public policy.

Goldman Sachs played a key role in managing a $750 million bond sale for Harvard University, which is building a war chest in response to the Trump administration’s efforts to confiscate federal funds and enforce policy reforms aimed at curbing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. This move assists the institution’s resistance against politically driven funding cuts.

Goldman Sachs economists, led by Andrew Tilton, released a note warning that the abrupt 125% tariff increase on Chinese imports could significantly harm China's economy and risk 20 million export-related jobs. This public statement comes amid escalating Trump administration tariff policies and shifting global semiconductor supply chains.

An OpenSecrets profile reveals that Goldman Sachs contributed a total of $3,531,408 in the 2024 election cycle, based on data released by the FEC on February 06, 2025 and additional public records. The disclosure underscores the firm’s active involvement in political financing, which raises concerns about the influence of large financial institutions on democratic processes.

Goldman Sachs PAC distributed a total of $451,000 in contributions to federal candidates during the 2023-2024 election cycle, with approximately 52% going to Republican candidates and 46% to Democratic candidates, based on FEC data released on 2025-02-06.

Goldman Sachs spent $4.69 million on lobbying activities in 2023, as reported by OpenSecrets, indicating significant efforts to influence policy for corporate advantage.

Goldman Sachs settled a decade-long gender discrimination class-action lawsuit by agreeing to pay $215 million to over 2,800 female employees and instituting measures such as independent audits of its pay and performance review systems to address systemic bias.

Goldman Sachs settled a longstanding sex discrimination lawsuit by agreeing to a $215m settlement, addressing claims of lower pay and fewer opportunities for female employees and a 'boys club' culture.

On May 9, 2023, Goldman Sachs agreed to pay $215 million to settle a long-running class-action lawsuit alleging widespread gender discrimination in pay and promotions. The settlement, affecting about 2,800 female employees, also includes measures to hire independent experts to further analyze performance evaluations and gender pay gaps.