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President Trump's tariffs are causing widespread economic anxiety. Consumer confidence is at a near-record low, with consumers panic-buying goods anticipating price hikes. Businesses predict a manufacturing slowdown, contradicting Trump's goal of reviving American manufacturing. Economic indicators, including plummeting consumer confidence and decreased manufacturing activity, suggest the tariffs are negatively impacting the US economy. Economists warn that the spending spike is unsustainable and not indicative of a healthy economy.

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