Donald Trump did not rule out a 2025 recession, citing a "transition period." His tariffs have caused market uncertainty. Officials deny a downturn, but mixed economic indicators and policy shifts have raised concerns among businesses and investors.
President Trump’s top economic aide on Friday said the country is not heading toward a recession and defended the commander-in-chief’s tariffs against the U.S.’s biggest trading partners.
CNN’s “State of the Union” — Adam Boehler, the special presidential envoy for hostage affairs; Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Andy Kim, D-N.J.; Reps. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, and Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass.