White House official expects Q1 GDP to 'squeak' into positive category
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett on Monday said he expected uncertainty about President Donald Trump's trade policies to be resolved next month, and predicted first quarter GDP data would be positive,
White House pushes back against recession talk as household worries grow
Trump White House abandons stock market barometer amid recession fears
White House pushes back against recession talk
STORY: Fears that uncertainty over trade tariffs will trigger a recession gripped the U.S. stock market on Monday.A Reuters poll showed 91% of economists see higher recession risks due to President Donald Trump's shifting trade policies.
Trump adviser hopes Canada fentanyl dispute will be solved by end of March
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Sunday he was hopeful a dispute with Canada over accusations of the deadly fentanyl opioid entering the U.S. across its northern border could be resolved by the end of March.
Trump economic point man downplays ‘blips’ as market plummets after president won’t rule out recession
Trump himself remained out of public view Monday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 2% and the Nasdaq dropped 4% in its worst trading day since 2022.
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'So There IS A Trade War': Trump Adviser Busted After Insisting Tariffs Are 'Drug War'
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett admitted that President Donald Trump was launching a "trade war" after insisting that tariffs against Mexico and Canada were part of a "drug war."
White House downplays short-term economic disruptions after jobs report
National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett sought to tamp down concerns on Friday that President Donald Trump‘s tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China could financially harm American consumers.
White House NEC Director Kevin Hassett, Sen. Adam Schiff and UAW President Shawn Fain Sunday on 'This Week' with Co-anchor Jonathan Karl
White House NEC Director Kevin Hassett, Sen. Adam Schiff and UAW President Shawn Fain will be on "This Week" airing on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
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‘Why Should Anyone Believe Trump?’ CNN Anchor Confronts Trump Adviser Over Week Of Backing Off Threats
Kate Bolduan confronted Kevin Hassett over President Trump’s week of backing off his tariff threats, asking "Why should anyone believe" them at this point. The post ‘Why Should Anyone Believe Trump?’ CNN Anchor Confronts Trump Adviser Over Week Of Backing Off Threats first appeared on Mediaite.
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Bullish Outlook Amid Trade Policy Uncertainty
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett predicts the resolution of trade policy uncertainties by next month. Despite concerns of a negative GDP in the first quarter, Hassett remains optimistic about U.
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Economic Adviser Hints at Resolution of U.S.-Canada Fentanyl Dispute
White House adviser Kevin Hassett suggests a dispute with Canada over fentanyl smuggling into the U.S. might be resolved by March's end. The contention has led to potential tariffs from President Trump,