The US economy has been a hot topic of discussion, especially with President Trump's comments about a potential recession. Trump has repeatedly stated that a recession is inevitable, but many experts disagree.
In a 2019 interview, Trump said "I think the chances of a recession are very, very low." This statement contradicts the concerns of many economists who have predicted a recession due to rising national debt and trade tensions.
The national debt has indeed been rising, reaching a record high of over $22 trillion in 2019. This has led to increased borrowing costs for the government, which could potentially slow down economic growth.
Many experts believe that a recession could be triggered by a sharp decline in consumer spending, which accounts for a significant portion of the US economy.
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Trump's Recession Comments
President Trump dismissed concerns about a recession, saying "anything can happen" but arguing the US economy will be "OK" in the long term.
He downplayed recession fears during an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press", stating that the US economy will do "fantastically".
Trump's tariffs are looming over the global economy, and the US GDP shrank by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025.
The president blamed the economic decline on the previous administration, saying "that's Biden" and implying that he inherited a bad economy.
Trump has repeatedly dismissed concerns that his tariffs will have major effects on the prices or availability of consumer goods in the US.
He even joked that children might have to buy fewer dolls due to tariffs, but the shelves will still be open.
Trump's comments come as analysts on Wall Street are increasingly worried about a recession due to his changing tariff policy.
The US economy shrank by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, largely driven by a fall in exports and a boost in imports ahead of Trump's expected tariffs.
Trump's partial retreat from tariffs last month fueled a rally in markets, but the president's trade policies remain a concern for many economists.
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Trump on US Economy
Trump dismissed concerns about the US entering a recession, calling it a "transition period."
He believes the country's economy will be "OK" in the long-term and thinks it will "do fantastically."
The US GDP shrank by 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2025, a trend that has some on Wall Street warning of a possible recession.
Trump's tariffs are a major concern, with some analysts warning they could lead to a recession due to their impact on the global economy.
Trump is optimistic about the US economy, predicting it will have the "greatest economy in the history of our country."
Trump's Statements
Trump downplayed concerns about a potential recession, saying the US would be "OK" in the long term, even if the economy experienced one in the short term.
He stated that everything would be fine, and that he thinks the US will have the greatest economy in its history.
In response to a question about whether he's worried about a recession, Trump replied, "No."
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Trump also blamed the economy's performance on former President Joe Biden, claiming that the numbers were a result of the economy he left behind.
During a Cabinet meeting, Trump dismissed concerns that his tariffs on China would have major effects on consumer goods prices or availability, saying "maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls, you know?"
Trump paused the introduction of larger tariffs on most countries for 90 days, which fueled a rally in markets that had recovered losses by Friday.
He repeatedly stated that the tariffs on China will not have a significant impact on consumer goods prices or availability.
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