Economic Data Debunks Media Claims on Trump's Tariffs

New economic data has shattered claims by left-leaning media outlets that President Trump’s tariffs would cripple the U.S. economy. The Commerce Department reported that the U.S. economy grew at a three percent annual rate in the second quarter, surpassing economists’ forecasts of two percent growth. Inflation also cooled, dropping to 2.1 percent in the second quarter from 3.7 percent in the first.
Despite these positive figures, media outlets initially warned that Trump’s tariffs would lead to a recession, citing fears of inflated prices and weakened consumer demand. CBS News, Business Insider, and Time Magazine all published dire warnings, with CBS stating that the tariffs would “hurt” the economy and Time claiming they could cause a sharper slowdown in growth.
However, as National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett noted, the data directly contradicts these predictions. “The anti-Trump story has been that we’re going to have a recession or a depression because of the tariffs,” Hassett said. “In fact, every single thing about this GDP release has shown strength.”
Left-wing media outlets have since attempted to downplay the strong economic performance. NPR and Reuters claimed the growth “masks underlying weakness,” while CNN argued the economy “isn’t out of the woods” and could still face trouble. Despite these attempts, the data clearly shows that Trump’s tariffs have not led to the economic collapse predicted by the media.
The disparity between media forecasts and actual economic performance underscores the need for more balanced and accurate reporting. As the numbers reveal, the U.S. economy is not collapsing under Trump’s policies—it is thriving.

Published: 7/30/2025