Would Trump Risk a Recession?
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Would Trump Risk a Recession?

The president still believes that his protectionist trade policies will be “great for us” in the long run, but won’t rule out short-term economic pain.
Gaming Out Trump’s Next Tariff Moves
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Gaming Out Trump’s Next Tariff Moves

In his address to Congress, the president made clear that his new trade levies were here to stay, acknowledging it might create “a little disturbance.” Analysts forecast what that might look like.
Lutnick Remarks on Removing Government Spending in GDP Data Raises Fears
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Lutnick Remarks on Removing Government Spending in GDP Data Raises Fears

Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, suggested government spending should be excluded from data about U.S. economic output.