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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
Rohit David

US Recession Looms as Top Economists Warn of Tariff-Driven Slump

Trump’s 9 April 2025 tariff pause sent stocks soaring, enriching tycoons like Musk, Bezos, and Zuckerberg. See who won big and what’s next for the rest. (Credit: Kaboompics.com : Pexels)

The United States is teetering on the edge of an economic downturn, with prominent economists sounding the alarm that a recession may have already begun. As of 22 April 2025, mounting evidence from declining consumer confidence, aggressive trade policies, and weakening economic indicators suggests trouble ahead.

Top financial minds are now revising their forecasts, with some estimating a near-certain slump. Here's why the warning bells are ringing and what it means for the global economy.

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