Recession fears rise as US economy falls

Everyone was wondering how President Trump’s trade policies would impact his own country, and it’s not the best news for the US’ Commander-in-Chief. The economy shrank by 0.3%, as many businesses looked to get ahead before tariffs took hold. Compare this to the last quarter of 2024, when the economy increased by 2.4%, and it is not pretty reading. Unsurprisingly, tariffs have rattled businesses, consumers and investors. But what might the future of the economy look like? Is there really a risk of a recession, or is it just a short-term blip? Read the article for deep analysis from a range...