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Stock Markets Down as Recession Fears Rise

Investors fear that tit-for-tat tariffs could raise prices, slow growth and sow uncertainty among businesses.

By Eshe Nelson

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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.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Ravi Mattu Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler

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Who Likes Tariffs? Some U.S. Industries Are Eager for Them.

Concern about the cost of materials has tempered business enthusiasm about taxing imports. But steel and aluminum makers say they welcome the help.

By Peter Eavis

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Undocumented Workers, Fearing Deportation, Are Staying Home

Fearing roundups, many immigrants are staying home. Construction, agriculture, senior care and hospitality employers say labor shortages will worsen.

By Rebecca Davis OBrien and Miriam Jordan