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Public Turns Against Trump Amid Economic Turmoil

4/21/2025

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Trump's Economic Turmoil

Since Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement on April 2, economic turmoil has gripped the nation, with only 37% of the public approving his economic strategies. His tariffs have triggered market drops and increased uncertainty, threatening a recession that could severely impact working-class families and small businesses, revealing deep-seated mismanagement and regret among Americans.

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Lander Warns Job Losses

New York City is bracing for a staggering loss of up to 150,000 jobs as tariffs from the Trump administration take their toll, warns Comptroller Brad Lander. A looming mild recession could strip away $4.3 billion in revenues, with economists cautioning that these tariffs may trigger rising prices and a self-inflicted economic downturn, deeply affecting American workers.

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Historical Context

Since Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement in April 2025, economic instability has surged, reminiscent of the 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, which worsened the Great Depression. His aggressive tariffs have led to job losses and rising prices, echoing past protectionist policies that often backfire, highlighting a pattern of economic mismanagement that threatens American workers and small businesses.

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Trump's Economic Turmoil

Since Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement on April 2, economic turmoil has gripped the nation, with only 37% of the public approving his economic strategies. His tariffs have triggered market drops and increased uncertainty, threatening a recession that could severely impact working-class families and small businesses, revealing deep-seated mismanagement and regret among Americans.

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