Half of Americans are very worried the U.S. is headed toward a recession—and point the finger to Trump’s tariffs

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Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S.economy appears to be faltering.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had also said in a closed-door speech that the situation with China is not “sustainable.About 6 in 10 U.S.adults are “extremely” or “very” concerned about the cost of groceries in the next few months, while about half are highly concerned about the cost of big purchases, such as a car, cellphone or appliance.

Trump seemed to recognize the drag from tariffs as he highlighted this week the possibility of a deal with China.

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Author / Journalist: Josh Boak, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, The Associated Press

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United StatesChina

Topics: DOGE Tariffs and trade Donald Trump White House Recession

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Published On: 2025-04-24 @ 18:18:49 (12 hours ago)

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