White House Economic Council Director defends Trump's trade policies amid recession fears and global negotiations with 50 countries.

White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett recently defended President Trump's trade policies, highlighting negotiations with over 50 countries. Despite cri

White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett recently defended President Trump's trade policies, highlighting negotiations with over 50 countries. Despite criticism from economists and political opponents about the risk of a recession, Hassett minimized concerns about the impact on US consumers. The implementation of comprehensive tariffs has triggered retaliatory actions from other nations, sparking worries about a potential economic downturn.