President Trump weighed in on whether the U.S. will enter a recession, saying during an interview that “anything can happen,” but argued the country’s economic state will be “OK” in the long term.

President Donald Trump has downplayed fears of a U.S. recession, saying the country’s economy will weather current challenges and remain strong in the long term, NBC News reports.

Key Trump quotes:

  • “I think we’re going to be OK,” Trump told reporters when asked about the risk of a recession.
  • “We have the greatest economy in the world,” Trump said, reaffirming his confidence despite recent signs of a slowdown.
  • “We’re doing better than any other nation, by far,” Trump claimed, pointing to U.S. economic performance compared to global peers.
  • “If there is a slowdown, we’ll handle it. We always do,” Trump said, signaling confidence in his administration’s ability to respond.
  • “In the long term, the U.S. will be OK,” Trump repeated, brushing aside concerns raised by some economists and investors.

Trump’s remarks come amid concerns over slowing growth, trade tensions, and market volatility, with some analysts warning of a possible recession. While recent jobs data has been stronger than expected, manufacturing and consumer confidence have shown signs of softening.

The White House is expected to continue pressing the Federal Reserve for interest rate cuts, with Trump recently posting on social media: “NO INFLATION, THE FED SHOULD LOWER ITS RATE!!!”

Policymakers and investors will closely watch upcoming economic data releases to gauge recession risks.

For the full story, read the NBC News report: NBC News article link

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