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How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?

How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
BBC News Tuesday 20 October 2026, 05:00 UTC 1 min read
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Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.

Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.
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