US Recession Risk Soars: Tariff Concerns Fuel Economic Downturn Expectations

Economic anxieties about the US entering a recession have intensified, primarily driven by aggressive tariffs and mounting economic uncertainties. The likelihood of a major downturn in 2025 has been projected to rise significantly, reaching an alarming 60% according to leading economists. This surge in recession risk stems from escalating trade tensions, with prominent figures like former President Trump and the Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell playing key roles in altering the economic landscape.