U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Goldman Sachs' research on the risks associated with tariffs, specifically targeting the work of Goldman economist Jan Hatzius. This criticism has raised concerns among investors and academics that such political pressure could lead Wall Street analysts to dilute their independent research. The potential watering down of analysis may result in less reliable information for investors, impacting market transparency and decision-making. The issue highlights tensions between political figures and financial institutions regarding the assessment of economic policies like tariffs.