Trump Administration and Corporations Scale Back DEI Policies

Major U.S. companies and federal agencies are rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives following executive orders from President Trump.

President Trump has signed executive orders dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in federal agencies, prompting private sector changes.
Prominent companies like Google, Amazon, Walmart, and Goldman Sachs have scaled back or eliminated DEI initiatives, citing legal and political pressures.
Critics argue the rollback could undermine decades of progress on workplace diversity and inclusion, with potential global repercussions for multinational corporations.
Supporters of the rollback claim some DEI programs were ineffective, wasteful, or counterproductive, sparking debates on meritocracy and corporate priorities.
UK businesses and institutions are responding differently, with some reaffirming DEI commitments while others face challenges adapting to U.S.-influenced changes.