Summary
President Donald Trump attended the U.S. Open as a guest of Rolex, despite recently imposing high tariffs on Swiss imports. Organizers planned to avoid showing any audience booing during the TV broadcast. Trump watched the men's final match between players Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner from the Rolex suite.
Key Facts
- Donald Trump attended the U.S. Open as a guest of Rolex while the U.S. imposed a 39% tariff on Swiss products.
- The U.S. Open organizers aimed to prevent any audience disruption from being shown on TV.
- Trump watched the match between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
- The 39% tariff on Swiss products is much higher than those on EU and UK exports to the U.S.
- The U.S. Tennis Association routinely asks broadcasters not to show off-court disturbances.
- Trump is also known for attending other major sports events since his return to the White House.
- Trump has a history with the U.S. Open, having attended in the past before his political career.
