Hassett ‘100% Not’ Expecting a US Recession This Year

Kevin Hassett

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White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett dismissed the idea of a recession looming this year, countering some Wall Street forecasts of an economic downturn resulting from the steep tariff hikes being imposed by President Donald Trump.