US President Donald Trump speaks at a dinner with business leaders at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey on August 7. Trump has been eager to take credit for a torrent of good news on the US economic front. Photo: Reuters
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The US economy is performing strongly, but has it hit the high-water mark?
Nicholas Spiro says the US economy has looked very strong as of late, especially compared to China and Europe, but may have peaked and might be headed for choppier conditions – thanks to the escalating trade war
US President Donald Trump speaks at a dinner with business leaders at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey on August 7. Trump has been eager to take credit for a torrent of good news on the US economic front. Photo: Reuters