US Q1 Economic Contraction Sparks Recession Fears as Tariffs Bite
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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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.
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signals rising recession risks amid policy shifts, with implications for Asia’s trade and investment landscape.
Rising US tariffs contribute to inflation surge and falling consumer confidence, signaling economic strains as experts monitor global implications.
US consumer sentiment falls for third month due to tariff uncertainty and inflation fears, UMich survey shows.
Trump’s expanded tariffs on Chinese mainland, Canadian, and Mexican goods could cost U.S. households $1,200 annually, analysts warn, amid global trade tensions.
The US PCE Price Index rose 2.5% in January, signaling persistent inflationary pressures as consumer expectations for future inflation reach the highest level since 1995.
U.S. President Donald Trump signs a memo to investigate new tariffs aimed at restoring “fair” trade, sparking debates on potential job creation versus economic challenges.