Officials and business leaders in both countries are questioning commitments their governments made to invest hundreds of billions in American manufacturing.
After an explosion of popular rage tore through the country, its respected army was the only institution left standing. It's now in talks with the protesters.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is building an investment accelerator inside the agency, though his hardball tactics with companies are raising concern.
Stephen Miran, a top economic adviser to the president, has said he intends to take a leave of absence if confirmed, heightening fears about the central bank's independence.