Trump’s ‘little disturbance’ could turn into recession, economists warn

Published March 6, 2025 6:30am ET



Voters sent President Donald Trump back to the Oval Office on his pledge to lower costs on Day One and usher in a new “golden age” of American prosperity.

But the dizzying pace of his executive actions has unnerved some economists who are projecting a downturn or even a recession. During his joint address to Congress, even the normally bullish Trump admitted a “little disturbance” could be on the horizon.

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