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U.S. Economy Wobbles as Trade Uncertainty Hits Confidence

5/11/2025

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In 2025, the U.S. economy faces turbulence as trade policy uncertainty and fluctuating tariffs shake consumer and business confidence. Major players like Ford and GM have halted earnings forecasts amid this unpredictability. Meanwhile, international stocks thrive, buoyed by a recovering European market and rising worries about America's edge in the AI race.

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In 2025, the U.S. economy faces turbulence as trade policy uncertainty and fluctuating tariffs shake consumer and business confidence. Major players like Ford and GM have halted earnings forecasts amid this unpredictability. Meanwhile, international stocks thrive, buoyed by a recovering European market and rising worries about America's edge in the AI race.