U.S. 'totally unprepared' to deal with recession warns Union Bank chief economist as budget deficit to exceed $1 trillion in 2020

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'Federal debt, which is already high by historical standards, is on an unsustainable course, projected to rise even higher after 2029,' said Congressional Budget Office director Phillip Swagel.

As speculation mounts that the U.S. could soon find itself in the grips of a recession, economists warn the federal budget deficit is plotting an"unsustainable" course.

The federal budget deficit is the shortfall of government income, and occurs when the nation's expenses exceed its revenue. At the basic level, a recession is a sustained period of economic decline when economic activity significantly shrinks over two consecutive quarters. "Federal debt, which is already high by historical standards, is on an unsustainable course, projected to rise even higher after 2029 because of the aging of the population, growth in per capita spending on health care, and rising interest costs," Swagel continued.

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Fake Recession = Faker news.

But Russiaaaa!!!! But racismmmmm!! Buah... buah....bush...

It's not just the US that's on the brink. It's the same story across the UK and Europe. Australia is heading that way too. 'It's a huge shit sandwich and we are all going to have to take a bite' To quote a very famous movie.

This is what happens when you have absolutely zero contingency plans.

FakeNews

How can we get rid of Trump? I know let's all him a Russian. That will work. Nope - what now. I know let's call him a racist. This is sure to work. Nope - what now. I know let's predict a recession like we did before he got elected. This time I am sure it work.

The next lies Trump will train his cult followers to believe: “Recessions are good!” “Winning is for losers!” “War is peace!”

Seems the gop is once again doing what the gop has done for the last fifty years, running huge deficits, running up the debt, then wringing their hands about fiscal responsibility when they get booted from office.

Good thing he got those tax cuts in for the rich or else they wouldn't have bn able to take advantage of the government after he bankrupts this government like he's bankrupted his companies and his own personal finances

“I make the Best Deals ... I have the Best Words” ... living in oblivion ... 😳

Trump needs to reform the US manufacturing sector. There seems no way to ameliorate China's boom, but the US can trade with profit from China.

Well, the best way to avoid a recession is to reelect Trump.

But, but big tie guy said we're all rich! Gulp, was he lying?

RealDLHughley Lmao, shocker. We have a specialist in bankruptcy as the president. What the hell do people think is going to happen?

Picture? You Should have a video of Trump out yelling a helicopter.

Recessions are manufactured by the rich . Simply raise the bank rates making lines of credit expensive and then buy the small struggling businesses for a discount. Saw this in 2008

I am ready...

United States was totally unprepared for 4 years of lies, trilliiondollar deficits(which have happened in good economic times), and daily attacks from a 73 year old man child.

There's a shock. We can't afford the stimulus and tax cuts that would be the traditional plays. No tools in the recession toolbox.

On January 20, 2009, when he was sworn in, the debt was $10.626 trillion. On January 20, 2017, when he left, it was $19.947 trillion. It explains why most people say Obama added $9 trillion to the debt, more than any other president

Those who forget to learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. I for one would not like a repeat of 1929. I felt the effects of the depression decades after as it impacted my grandparents and parents profoundly until they day they died.

Instead of preparing for the next recession Trump has been spending unnecessarily and exploding the deficit with tax cuts for the rich. He and his advisors are delusional. 2/2

Trump refuses to believe he inherited a growing economy rescued from the Great Recession. Many of his policies and foreign affairs are contrary to economic growth, tax cut for rich, tariffs, environmental, educational, civil rights, immigration and others included. 1/2

Broke yet? Hang on it's coming.

Come on Republicans. Where is your outrage?

so, that's horrible.

TheWarMonitor So people don't have enough money in savings to be ready? And that's Trump's fault how?

trump is totally the world’s worst businessman.

Can’t wait for our Mad Max future.

Trump is going to run this like a Trump business, and that is not good for us.

Then Putin and Trumpy will have an American ready to be had by Russia

begreiflich, mit solch einer amateurhaft-ignoranten und dilletantischen Staatsführung, die das Land zur Bananenrepublik abmurkst.

This is from a Newsweek article? If so, they’re part of the corrupt MSM, whose newest rhetoric is, “PREPARE FOR COMING RECESSION! “ They intend to play it to the hilt, if they scare us then they believe voters will start a mutinity against Trump.

That debt wasn’t trumps.

Yeah, well look at who the president is! Solution? Pay your fair share of taxes , Mr.Banker., we are NOT bailing anyone out again.. so, YOU're the bankers! And oh.. no foreclosures either . Any losses? You freaks take them.. sell YOUR assetts and YOUR properties . Not another

The havoc the dumb 37% of this country can bring. Disgraceful

How can we get Trump? I know, call him a Russian. What's next. I know call him a racist. That has to work. Sorry it did not work. What now? I know, let's predict a recession just like we told the folks would happen if he got elected. They will buy that - again.

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