The Latest Breaking News from Kevin Hassett

MAGAnomics is starting to look uncomfortably like Bidenomics

Trump once called Biden-era inflation a “country-buster” and a “colossal tax on American families.” Now the shoe is on the other foot.

Fortune · Oct 5

Multiple polls show more than 60% of Americans are unhappy with Trump’s economy. But his top official isn’t buying it: ‘Classic Democrat move’

He pointed to retail sales as proof that the economy is fine

We Got This Covered · Oct 5

Trump economic adviser bafflingly says ‘if people were unhappy, it’d show up in the data’

President Donald Trump’s top adviser, Kevin Hassett, is pushing back on the idea that Americans are dissatisfied with the economy and cost of living

The Independent UK · Oct 4

Trump dismisses AI safety fears to keep America ahead of China

US president claimed ‘very negative forces’ have been raising concerns about the rapidly developing technology

The Independent UK · Sep 13

Ahead of Fed meeting, Trump says US should have world's lowest interest rate

President Donald Trump stated the United States should have the world's lowest interest rates. He expressed this view ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy meeting this week. Trump indicated he did not know if the Fed would raise rates on Wednesday. He believes the nation has the best credit…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

Taxes wouldn’t fund $5,000 Trump ‘dividend’ if Republicans win midterms, says commerce secretary

Lutnick said $500bn of estimated $1tn needed to fund checks to all US adults could come from new visa program

The Guardian - US · Sep 12

Trump To 'Hit People With The Promises' Of Capital Gains Cuts, Home Sale Tax Breaks Ahead Of Midterms, Says Kevin Hassett

President Donald Trump is looking to roll out new policy proposals ahead of the November midterm elections, with capital gains tax changes and a larger exemption for home sales among ideas gaining attention in Washington.

Benzinga · Aug 12

Trump Adviser Sounds Alarm On Fuel Prices, Grocery Inflation As Iran War Keeps Energy Costs High, But Sees US Economy Entering 'Liftoff Stage'

Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, expressed his concern about the ongoing high fuel prices and inflation, against the backdrop of the continuing Iran war, which has been a significant contributor to the current economic scenario.

Benzinga · Aug 10

White House adviser declines to link Russia sanctions bill with India trade talks

A proposed US sanctions bill targeting Russian oil buyers could affect trade talks with India. White House officials stated negotiators will decide any impact on ongoing discussions. Senators are advancing legislation that could impose tariffs on countries buying Russian energy. This measure aims to curb revenues supporting Russia's military actions…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Trump adviser says Americans are ‘optimistic’ about economy despite poll findings

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The Independent UK · Jul 31