Economy concerns eased by Trump, who assures U.S. remains stable in future perspectives
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President Trump declared on Friday that the economy would be just fine, even if it plunged into a recession for a bit. His remarks came during an interview with Kristen Welker on "Meet the Press," who questioned twice whether a short-term recession would be acceptable in the long run. Trump responded with confidence, stating, "Look, everything's OK." He went on to explain that the current situation is a "transition period," and he predicts the economy will soar once again.
When Welker asked if Trump was worried about a potential recession, he shook his head no. He expressed that anything could happen but continued to express optimism, saying, "I think we're going to have the greatest economy in the history of our country."
These remarks were made as analysts on Wall Street start to grow anxious over the country potentially facing a recession due to Trump's ever-changing tariff policy. Trump, during the interview at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, countered the concerns expressed by some financial experts by stating, "Why don't you talk about them?" He mentioned that there were many people on Wall Street who believed this would be the best time ever for the economy.
According to data released by the Commerce Department, the U.S economy contracted by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025. This contraction was primarily driven by a decline in exports and an increase in imports ahead of Trump's expected tariffs. The president, when discussing the first-quarter gross domestic product numbers, blamed the media, stating that the numbers were the result of the poor economy former President Joe Biden left behind.
When Trump took office in January, he sought to impose tariffs on America's largest trading partners, such as Canada, Mexico, and China. Early last month, he paused the introduction of larger tariffs on most countries for 90 days, just days after imposing them. His partial retreat ignited a rally on the markets, which as of Friday, had recouped the losses incurred after his initial tariff announcement on April 2. At the same time, he raised the tariff rate on China to 145%.
Despite concerns that the tariffs on China would have severe impacts on the prices and availability of consumer goods, Trump dismissed these fears. During a meeting with members of his Cabinet, he stated, "Somebody said, 'Oh, the shelves are going to be empty.' Well, maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls, you know? And maybe the two dolls will cost a couple of bucks more than they would normally."
The question remains whether there is a direct correlation between President Trump's tariff policy and the possibility of a U.S. recession in 2025. To answer this question, it's crucial to examine the potential economic repercussions of tariffs, how these repercussions might exacerbate recession concerns, and how they could affect consumer spending and trade volumes.
According to experts, the tariffs could generate substantial revenue over the next decade but also lead to trade reductions, higher consumer prices, and increased economic uncertainty. If these factors contribute to a recession, the correlation would be evident. But, as recession fears continue to rise, it's essential to closely monitor the economic landscape and the implementation of monetary policy to determine whether a U.S. recession in 2025 is indeed on the horizon.
- President Trump expressed optimism about the economy, stating, "I think we're going to have the greatest economy in the history of our country," despite concerns about a potential recession due to his tariff policy.
- During an interview, Trump countered the Wall Street analysts' anxieties over a potential recession, bringing up those who believe this would be the best time ever for the economy.
- The initial measurements of the U.S economy in the first quarter of 2025 showed a contraction, primarily due to a decline in exports and an increase in imports ahead of Trump's expected tariffs.
- In briefings, experts discuss the potential economic repercussions of tariffs, including trade reductions, higher consumer prices, and increased economic uncertainty, and whether these factors could lead to a recession in 2025.
- Trump dismissed fears about the tariffs on China affecting the prices and availability of consumer goods, stating, "Maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls," in response to concerns about empty shelves.
- As the finish line of 2025 approaches, it's crucial for politicians, finance experts, and general-news outlets to closely monitor the economic landscape and the implementation of monetary policy to determine if the U.S. is facing a recession.
