Trump’s ‘roaring’ economy meets a rough start to 2026: What the latest numbers show

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by By JOSH BOAKMarch 8, 2026 at 12:53 PM

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In early 2026, the U.S. economy is experiencing a rough start, despite President Trump's prior promises of a "roaring" year for economic growth. Recent data indicates job losses and increasing gasoline prices. The economic uncertainty coincides with a U.S.-Israeli military campaign, including strikes on oil storage facilities in Tehran, Iran, in early March. The economic downturn follows President Trump's State of the Union address less than two weeks prior, where he had predicted strong economic performance. The current economic climate contrasts sharply with the president's earlier optimistic projections.

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