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Trump’s China trade breakthrough might be enough to avoid self-inflicted recession

Donald Trump stands before a global map with economic recovery trends, highlighting the potential for a US-China trade deal to prevent a self-inflicted recession.

As you consider the recent developments in the US-China trade war, you’ll notice that tariffs have been slashed from suffocatingly high levels, potentially avoiding a self-inflicted recession. You should be aware that while this breakthrough is a positive step, recession risks remain and uncertainty is still high, making it important to stay informed about the […]

Trump seems to think America needs a recession. Some people are still recovering from the last one

Trump seems to think America needs a recession
A recession may seem to you just another stage in the cycle of the economy, but it can have deep, even permanent, consequences for people and communities. As President Donald Trump suggests the need to sacrifice some of the economy’s gains in exchange for fighting the coronavirus, it’s worth remembering just what a toll the last recession [...]