Making Sense

President Trump’s first 100 days: What’s happened and what’s next?

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Apr 18, 2025
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INSIGHT

Tariffs Drive Mild Recession Forecast

  • Trump's aggressive tariff increases have disrupted the economy and created significant uncertainty.
  • J.P. Morgan now forecasts a mild U.S. recession in 2025 due to tariff-related economic drag.
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Sentiment Worsens Economic Outlook

  • Uncertainty and negative sentiment about the administration's economic policies are affecting business confidence.
  • The shift in policy is seen as less supportive of near-term economic performance than initially expected.
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Policy Areas Impacting Growth

  • Immigration restrictions slow U.S. growth by reducing labor supply and demand.
  • Regulatory easing offers modest positive effects; fiscal policy impact remains uncertain but likely mild.
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