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Trump's Tariffs Ignite Fears of Looming Recession

3/10/2025

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President Trump is under fire for his tariffs and government layoffs, sparking fears of a looming "Trump recession." While the unemployment rate sits at 4.1% and job growth continues, a surge of 460,000 part-time positions raises eyebrows. Economists caution that persistent policy uncertainty could jeopardize economic stability, yet Trump remains confident his approach will bolster growth and create manufacturing jobs.

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President Trump is under fire for his tariffs and government layoffs, sparking fears of a looming "Trump recession." While the unemployment rate sits at 4.1% and job growth continues, a surge of 460,000 part-time positions raises eyebrows. Economists caution that persistent policy uncertainty could jeopardize economic stability, yet Trump remains confident his approach will bolster growth and create manufacturing jobs.