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Why Trump's sweeping new tariffs are fueling stagflation concerns among economists

Why Trump's sweeping new tariffs are fueling stagflation concerns among economists
business8/8/2025

Economists caution new tariffs could pose economic risks, but the White House says growth is rebounding amid low inflation.

Some economists are cautioning that President Trump's sweeping new tariffs on U.S. trade partners, which took effect Thursday, increase the risks that the U.S. economy could enter a period of stagflation. A mashup of "stagnation" and "inflation," the... [4842 chars]