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Republicans Fear Economic Fallout from Trump's Policies

8/21/2025

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Republicans are increasingly worried about the U.S. economy under Trump's policies following the 2024 election.
Concerns include potential stagflation driven by high unemployment and inflation, exacerbated by upcoming tariff increases on Chinese goods.
GOP insiders fear significant economic repercussions, with one strategist cautioning that a failure of Trump's economic approach could have serious consequences.

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Story summary

Republicans are increasingly worried about the U.S. economy under Trump's policies following the 2024 election.
Concerns include potential stagflation driven by high unemployment and inflation, exacerbated by upcoming tariff increases on Chinese goods.
GOP insiders fear significant economic repercussions, with one strategist cautioning that a failure of Trump's economic approach could have serious consequences.