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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2025 · 4 MIN

Global Tariff Shock: U.S. Recession Fears Escalate

from Simply Economics · host Simply News from Qurrent

President Trump's sweeping global tariffs spark recession concerns as economists predict a downturn. With retaliatory measures from major trade partners and inflation on the rise, the U.S. faces a challenging economic landscape. Join us as we explore the potential impacts on growth, consumer confidence, and global trade. Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/recession-risk-2025-goldman-sachs-jp-morgan-trump-tariffs/ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/jp-morgan-predicts-us-recession-by-2025-end-due-to-trump-tariffs/articleshow/120000046.cms https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-tariffs-economists-forecast-stagflation-recession-risk/ https://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/news/263131/us-recession-chances-jump-in-new-post-tariff-forecast.aspx https://www.investopedia.com/could-trump-s-tariffs-cause-a-worldwide-recession-11708925 https://www.fitchratings.com/research/sovereigns/us-tariffs-have-mixed-fiscal-impact-will-not-solve-underlying-challenges-08-04-2025 https://fortune.com/2025/04/05/trump-tariffs-us-recession-outlook-gdp-unemployment-stagflation-inflation-fed/

President Trump's sweeping global tariffs spark recession concerns as economists predict a downturn. With retaliatory measures from major trade partners and inflation on the rise, the U.S. faces a challenging economic landscape. Join us as we explore the potential impacts on growth, consumer confidence, and global trade.Sources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/recession-risk-2025-goldman-sachs-jp-morgan-trump-tariffs/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/jp-morgan-predicts-us-recession-by-2025-end-due-to-trump-tariffs/articleshow/120000046.cmshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-tariffs-economists-forecast-stagflation-recession-risk/https://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/news/263131/us-recession-chances-jump-in-new-post-tariff-forecast.aspxhttps://www.investopedia.com/could-trump-s-tariffs-cause-a-worldwide-recession-11708925https://www.fitchratings.com/research/sovereigns/us-tariffs-have-mixed-fiscal-impact-will-not-solve-underlying-challenges-08-04-2025https://fortune.com/2025/04/05/trump-tariffs-us-recession-outlook-gdp-unemployment-stagflation-inflation-fed/

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