
US Tariff Policies Fuel Inflation Fears Amid Economic Slowdown
US economic contraction and persistent inflation raise concerns as trade policies and consumer sentiment shape the path ahead.
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US economic contraction and persistent inflation raise concerns as trade policies and consumer sentiment shape the path ahead.
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Rising U.S. consumer anxiety about inflation, fueled by tariff debates, risks creating economic challenges despite stable data – with global implications.
Over 60% of U.S. small businesses report economic pessimism amid tariff pressures and recession fears, according to a new CNBC survey.
US consumer confidence drops to 4-year low as tariff fears spark concerns over rising living costs and global trade disruptions.
U.S. economic contraction and Trump-era tariffs stir fears of global trade wars, inflation, and geopolitical realignments, drawing parallels to 1930s protectionism.
U.S. GDP contracts 0.3% in Q1 2024 as tariff-driven trade disruptions and spending cuts trigger rising recession concerns among economists and businesses.
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A CNN poll reveals 59% of Americans believe Trump’s policies hurt the economy, with rising discontent over trade policies and living costs.
Apollo Global Management warns U.S. tariffs are triggering stagflation risks, slowing trade with the Chinese mainland, and straining consumer confidence.
Trump’s approval ratings hit a historic low at 100-day mark, with polls citing economic worries and tariff policy impacts on global markets.
WTO and IMF reports warn Trump-era tariff measures may reduce global trade growth, with US facing significant economic isolation and supply chain shifts.
Nobel economist Joseph Stiglitz warns Trump’s tariff plan risks disrupting supply chains and failing to boost jobs, with implications for Asian markets.
The US recorded a $278.4B services trade surplus in 2023, underscoring a critical economic strength often overshadowed by merchandise deficit debates.
China reaffirms commitment to safeguard economic interests against new US tariff threats, highlighting reduced trade dependence and domestic market strength.
China’s Commerce Ministry criticizes proposed U.S. tariffs, urging dialogue to resolve trade disagreements. Tariffs called ‘mistake on a mistake.’
Global agencies downgrade US economic forecasts as Trump’s reciprocal tariffs approach, raising concerns over trade policies’ impact on global markets.
U.S. consumer confidence drops for fourth consecutive month, hitting a 12-year low amid recession concerns. Investors monitor implications for global markets.