Clariant CEO Conrad Keijzer warned that customers are already feeling the impact of Trump's tariffs, anticipating a payback effect on Swiss chemicals business. Speaking on Bloomberg's "The Pulse," Keijzer discussed how trade tensions are reshaping the industry landscape. The Swiss specialty chemicals company, with operations spanning 53 countries, faces mounting pressure from U.S. protectionist policies.

Keijzer joined other high-profile guests including PGIM Fixed Income's Greg Peters and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's Beata Javorcik. The discussion highlighted how tariffs are creating ripple effects across global supply chains. Clariant, which reported $6.2 billion in sales last year, has operations in North America that could be directly affected by the trade policies.

The chemicals sector has been particularly vulnerable to trade disputes, with many companies caught between rising costs and customer resistance. Keijzer's comments reflect growing concerns among European manufacturers about the long-term implications of U.S. trade policy. The company is now evaluating strategies to mitigate tariff impacts while maintaining competitive pricing for its industrial customers.