Is Trump driving America into a recession?

The News Agents

Tuesday, 11 March 2025 - 41 minutes

There is growing uncertainty in the American economy as stocks fall, and Donald Trump refuses to rule out a recession. He's even said he will double metal tariffs against Canada and threatened to impose levies on its car industry.

As the trade war heats up and Americans watch their market falter, will Donald Trump change his strategy? And how will the rest of the world respond?

Editor: Tom Hughes

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Producer: Natalie Indge

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