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Trump Administration Dismantles Committees, Threatens Economic Integrity

3/7/2025

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The Trump administration's decision to dismantle two expert committees responsible for economic data raises concerns about the quality of information available. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick pointed fingers at former President Biden for poor economic indicators, proposing alterations to GDP calculations. Critics warn that these actions threaten the integrity of U.S. federal statistical agencies and could skew economic evaluations.

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The Trump administration's decision to dismantle two expert committees responsible for economic data raises concerns about the quality of information available. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick pointed fingers at former President Biden for poor economic indicators, proposing alterations to GDP calculations. Critics warn that these actions threaten the integrity of U.S. federal statistical agencies and could skew economic evaluations.