Trump speaks on economic worries and roils foreign elections: From the Politics Desk
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In today’s edition, we have the first comments from the exclusive Christine Wilker interview with President Donald Trump. In addition, we look at another American ally – after Canada – who has witnessed its elections coming by Trump because it re -using American policy, but also global policy.
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Trump reduces the fear of stagnation, saying that the United States will be “approved” in the long run
Written by Alexandra Marquise
On Friday, President Donald Trump reduced concerns about potential economic troubles, saying that everything would be “well” in the long term, even if the American economy suffers from recession in the short term.
He was asked twice before “Meet The Press”, Christine Wilker, whether he would be fine in the long run if there is a short -term stagnation, the president said: “See, yes, everything is fine. What we are – I said, this is a transitional period. I think we will do fictional.”
Follow -up, Wilker Trump asked if he was concerned about the recession, he answered, “No.” In response to a question about whether he believes it could happen, Trump answered, “anything can happen, but I think we will get the greatest economy in our country’s history.”
Notes come as analysts in Wall Street You are increasingly worried The country may face stagnation due to the change of Trump’s tariff.
“Well, as you know, you say,” Some people in Wall Street say ” – well, tell you something else. Some people say in Wall Street that we will get the greatest economy in history. Why don’t you talk about them?” Trump said during the interview at Mar Lago Resort in Florida.
“There are many people in Wall Street say this will be the greatest surprise ever.”
According to the start The measurements issued by the Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday, the American economy Decreased by 0.3 % In the first quarter of 2025, it decreased significantly due to a decrease in exports and An increase in imports before the expected tariffs.
On Wednesday, during his meeting with members of the Council of Ministers, Trump blamed the numbers of total local products in the first quarter, saying that he was the result of leaving former President Joe Biden behind him.
Trump said: “Maybe I saw some numbers today, and I have to start by saying, this is Biden,” Trump said.
After the Canadian elections, Trump can withdraw conservatives in Australia as well
Written by Mahlia Dobson
Days after a Canadian elections That depends on who will do Best standing in front of US President Donald TrumpHe is in Election center In another liberal democracy.
Confidence in the United States is declining in AustraliaWho votes on Saturday in the middle Global financial turmoil It was ignited by Trump’s definitions I was imposed on commercial partners Throughout the world, including Australia, an American ally and a vital security partner in the face of China.
As in Canada, the opposition Conservative Party in Australia, the Liberal Party, was moved to win before Trump returned to his post, thanks to the public anger due to the cost of living and home prices. But she has since lost her support among voters, increasingly concerned about how to deal with their government to Trump.
A A poll was released last month By the Louis Institute, the Research Corporation found that only 36 % of Australians expressed any level of confidence in the United States-the lowest level in the date of the annual survey for two decades.
While 81 % of Australians do not reject Trump’s tariff, the vast majority (80 %) still says that the American alliance is important for Australian security.
These numbers reflect the economic and security division of Australia: how to balance its security relations with the United States and its commercial interests with China.
Read more in Saturday’s elections in Australia →
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