Trump Economy

• U.S. entered recession in February after record expansion, economists say

  The economists said that employment, income and spending peaked in February and then fell sharply afterward as the viral outbreak shut down businesses across the country, marking the start of the downturn after nearly 11 full years of economic growth.

  Economy

  Jun 8, 2020
  
• Trump says U.S. coronavirus task force to wind down as focus shifts to reopening

  Vice President Mike Pence, who leads the task force, told reporters the White House may start moving coordination of the U.S. response on to federal agencies in late May.

  Health

  May 6, 2020
  
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• Trump urges economic reopening in virtual town hall as U.S. coronavirus deaths pass 60K

  Many public health experts believe the nation cannot safely reopen fully until a vaccine is developed.

  Economy

  May 3, 2020
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• Trump outlines 3-phase ‘gradual process’ for state-by-state easing of COVID-19 rules

  The new guidelines are aimed at clearing the way for an easing of restrictions in areas with low transmission of the coronavirus, while keeping them in place in harder-hit locations.

  World

  Apr 16, 2020
• Trump short on climate change, boasts about U.S. economy in Davos speech

  The two-day visit will test Trump’s ability to balance his anger over being impeached with a desire to project leadership on the world stage.

  World

  Jan 21, 2020
• U.S. hikes interest rates for 4th time this year

  The decision to raise borrowing costs again is likely to anger U.S. President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly attacked the central bank's tightening this year as damaging to the economy.

  Economy

  Dec 19, 2018
• Fact check: Trump touts ‘historic’ U.S. economy boom

  President Donald Trump claimed Friday he’s pulled off “an economic turnaround of historic proportions.” On Thursday he called Canada's market "totally closed." Here's a look at the facts.

  Economy

  Jul 27, 2018
• Fact check: What’s true and false in Donald Trump’s economic policy speech

  Donald Trump took the stage to give his centerpiece speech on the economy Monday. Here's a look at some of his claims and how they compare with the facts.

  Politics

  Aug 8, 2016