Trump Confronts a Voter Disconnect on State of the Economy
Americans have a sour outlook on economy despite positive data
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A slew of economic reports in the past week — on inflation, retail sales and other indicators — delivered some good news for President Donald Trump, who’s been struggling to convince voters that his policies are ushering in a golden age for the US.