Media-Whipped Slowdown Fears Could Trigger Recession

President & Co-Founder at Peak Prosperity • May 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM EDT

The disruption brought by the new Trump administration -- especially around global trade -- has brought recession concerns back to the forefront.

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Last year, fears of recession faded from the headlines as the "no landing" narrative won out.

But the disruption brought by the new Trump administration -- especially around global trade -- has brought recession concerns back to the forefront.

The Administration says it isn't worried. That we're merely passing through a transitory "detox" period before new trade deals, tax cuts and de-regulation kick in to turbo-charge economic growth.

Others fear a more pronounced slowdown is in the cards.

So which outlook is more likely?

To find out, we have the good fortune to speak today with Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO & Chief Strategist for QI Research LLC and author of the book "Fed Up: An Insider's Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America".

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