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Trump's Economy Faces Struggles Amid Rising Job Cuts

11/14/2025

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Trump's Economic Struggles

U.S. President Donald Trump faces growing economic challenges as policy results are mixed, with growth yet instability from the AI boom and stock gains.
Recent elections show voter dissatisfaction, with half of respondents feeling the economy isn't working for them.
Job cuts are rising, especially in manufacturing, which has contracted for eight months.
Analysts warn of a 'K-shaped' economy, with wealth concentrating among the affluent while lower-income Americans struggle.

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Baker Warns Economy

Dean Baker, economist, says the labor market under U.S. President Donald Trump is grim due to a government shutdown and withheld federal jobs data.
He notes weak job growth and stagnant wages, signaling flat real labor income.
Baker warns the economy could worsen if the AI bubble bursts.
Paul Krugman, economist, cites Democratic victories as backlash to Trump's claims and urges Democrats to challenge his dishonesty.

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Trump's Economic Struggles

U.S. President Donald Trump faces growing economic challenges as policy results are mixed, with growth yet instability from the AI boom and stock gains.
Recent elections show voter dissatisfaction, with half of respondents feeling the economy isn't working for them.
Job cuts are rising, especially in manufacturing, which has contracted for eight months.
Analysts warn of a 'K-shaped' economy, with wealth concentrating among the affluent while lower-income Americans struggle.

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