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Wall Street Journal warns there could be a coming ‘Trump recession’

The Wall Street Journal warned of signs of a slowing economy that should have the White House on alert, advising a reconsideration of its tariffs agenda, which could harm Trump's base financially.
Cost increases and uncertainty from tariffs are currently hurting the economy, which suggests slower growth ahead.
The Journal reported that consumer spending has propped up the economy, but inflation-adjusted household debt has now surpassed $10,000, raising concerns about consumers' ability to maintain payments.
Concerns are rising that mass federal layoffs overseen by Elon Musk could negatively impact the broader American economy, especially regarding credit modeling based on employment.

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CNN

It’ll be tough for Trump to dig his way out of this one

With his chaotic trade policy, President Donald Trump is digging himself into an economic and political hole so deep, it may prove impossible to climb out.

1 hour ago·Atlanta, United States

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Wall Street Journal

Will There Be a Trump Recession?

Economic signs are mixed, but his willy-nilly tariffs have markets worried.

16 hours ago·New York, United States

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The Spectator World

Does Trump want a recession?

There “could be a recession,” said President Trump over the weekend with the kind of nonchalant shrug that suggested he was not too bothered one way or the other. He was even going to buy a Tesla to help out his “first buddy” Elon Musk as the company’s share price collapsed. The markets had assumed there was a “Trump put” — that the President would always ride to the rescue to keep the bull market running. But there is no sign of it. Instead Tru…

21 hours ago·United Kingdom

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The Hill

Wall Street Journal warns there could be a coming ‘Trump recession’

The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal is predicting that a full-blown economic recession could be coming after a rough day for investors on Monday. “Stock prices have been richly valued for some time, and this may be merely a market correction. But there are also signs of a slowing economy that should have…

22 hours ago·Washington, United States

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Raw Story

The top driver of America's economy 'might be maxed out': Wall Street Journal

As President Donald Trump's trade wars shake confidence in the American economy, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that the economy's top driver may not have much more juice.As noted by the Journal, consumer spending has kept the American economy afloat for the past several years through supply-c...

23 hours ago·United States

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