Senator Warren Seeks Answers From Rolex Over Trump US Open Invite Amid Swiss Tariff Dispute

President Donald Trump attended the U.S. Open men's final at the invitation of Swiss watchmaker Rolex, which has faced scrutiny amid the tariffs Trump imposed on Swiss exports, including a 39% tariff on Switzerland in August. Rolex CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour confirmed Trump jokingly asked whether his invitation was due to these tariffs, a comment met with laughter and quickly dropped, emphasizing that the invitation was part of Rolex's longstanding sponsorship and not politically motivated. Senator Elizabeth Warren publicly questioned the timing and intent of the invitation, suggesting it might be an attempt by Rolex to curry favor and seek tariff relief, drawing parallels to other companies like Apple and Nvidia that have reportedly aligned with the Trump administration to avoid tariffs. Rolex denied any negotiation or political agenda, stating the event was focused on sportsmanship and international friendship, and that no substantive discussions about tariffs or trade took place during the event. Warren criticized the situation as an example of potential corruption and special interest capitulation under President Trump's administration. The controversy highlights tensions between trade policy enforcement and corporate relations with the government during Trump's presidency.