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From tariffs to DOGE, what companies are saying about the impact of MAGA policies

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A CNBC analysis shows themes tied to President Trump 's policies are popping up on S&P 500-listed companies' earnings calls.

The topic has come up on more than 190 calls held by companies in 2025 , putting it on track to see the highest share in half of a decade .

A review of call transcripts shows how key words tied to the president's policies have quickly become commonplace.

Firms in a variety of sectors took questions about what changes in the composition of America 's population would mean.

Some companies grouped immigration with tariffs as drivers of broader unpredictability within the economy.

DOGE — the acronym for the new Department of Government Efficiency led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk — has been mentioned on more than 15 calls.

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