U.S. Economic Growth Faces Slowdown with New Policies

The U.S. economy appears poised for a slowdown this year, according to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s projections. Survey respondents have attributed the anticipated slowdown to new federal government policies, particularly those impacting trade, suggesting a potential shift in economic dynamics. The tension between concrete economic indicators and evolving policy trends is being closely examined as economists assess their combined impact on economic growth and monetary policy.