RT Business02.06.2026PolitikRussia
Trump economic adviser's optimism claim disputed by economists
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- Economists dispute claims by Trump's chief economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, that Americans are spending more due to optimism.
- They argue rising costs of essentials like groceries and gasoline, coupled with falling real incomes and weak consumer sentiment, are forcing increased spending, not confidence.
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Economists dispute claims by Trump's chief economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, that Americans are spending more due to optimism. They argue rising costs of essentials like groceries and gasoline, coupled with falling real incomes and weak consumer sentiment, are forcing increased spending, not confidence.
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