On April 10, 2025, Bill Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square, publicly expressed gratitude for President Trump’s 90‐day tariff pause for non-retaliating nations, praising the policy move on social media. This praise came as Trump simultaneously increased tariffs on China, highlighting a complex stance on trade policy.

Bill Ackman, head of Pershing Square, publicly advocated for a delay in the implementation of President Trump’s tariffs. While he expressed support for using tariffs to address unfair trading practices and boost US manufacturing, he simultaneously called for a temporary pause to allow negotiation and avoid economic disruption that could harm vulnerable communities.

Bill Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square, publicly reaffirmed his support for President Trump's trade policy while advocating for a 90-day pause on tariff implementation to allow for negotiations, clarifying that his proposal had been misinterpreted by critics. His endorsement of Trump’s tariff approach underscores his political alignment with policies often seen as authoritarian, despite his call to delay implementation to mitigate economic harm.

Members of Congress sent a letter to Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman on January 16, 2024, requesting the firm's diversity data by January 19, 2024. The request comes amid concerns that Ackman's public statements opposing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives contradict the firm's stated commitment to workplace diversity and could negatively impact underrepresented groups.

On January 12, 2024, several congress members led by Congressman Horsford questioned Bill Ackman's claims that diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are harmful, demanding that Pershing Square provide detailed diversity data. This event highlights concerns about the company's leadership rhetoric and its impact on workforce inclusion.