The Rising Cost of Trump’s Chaos

Confusion over trade policy is a drag on the economy as businesses slow hiring and reduce investments. Four entrepreneurs explain exactly how they’re being hit.
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Republicans' reckless assault on clean energy will cost them
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Trump does not rule out recession as he rejects business fears over tariffs
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Tariffs may be worth it, but Trump must level with the public about the coming pain
President Trump's tariffs on imported goods are causing prices to rise, resulting in American taxpayers paying the ultimate cost of the tariffs.The Hill - 16h -
FirstFT: Musk’s government spending cuts fail to halt rising costs
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Trump 'an agent of chaos and confusion,' economists warn — but a U.S. recession isn't in the cards yet
Economists say Trump is proving to be an "agent of chaos" with his unpredictable trade tariff policies but a downturn isn't in the cards just yet.CNBC - 4d -
Trump’s coercion descends into chaos
The US’s tariff policy evokes bafflement as well as fearFinancial Times - 4d -
Recession Risks Rise Over Tariff Chaos, Polls Find
U.S. inflation risks have worsened, while recession risks are also mounting for Mexico, Canada and the U.S., the surveys found.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Trump doesn't rule out recession, rising inflation
In an interview with Fox News, President Trump acknowledged inflation could continue to rise and wouldn't say whether or not he thinks the U.S. economy could fall into a recession. Nikole Killion ...CBS News - 5d -
Banks are feeling the strain as lower-income consumers struggle with inflation and tariff chaos
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