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Trump marks 100 days in office amid economic crisis concerns

Jörg Jelinnek
April 29, 2025

On the eve of US President Trump's inauguration, the US was viewed as outpacing the EU economically by a wide margin. But now, after 100 days into Trump's second term, fears of an impending economic crisis are growing.

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Donald Trump's trade policy caused global market turmoil, with the S&P 500 dropping over 10% and shedding trillions of dollars. Investors fear inflation and slowed economic growth, leading some companies to postpone investments into the US economy. The dollar hit a three-year low, reflecting uncertainty about government policy and the global economy. Trump’s attacks on Fed Chairman Jerome Powell further rattled markets as interest-rate disputes intensified. A Pew survey shows nearly 60% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s tariff policies, questioning his economic leadership.

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