The 2026 economy could have been great — if not for Trump
The article discusses the impact of President Trump's economic policies on the U.S. economy as of 2026. Despite challenges such as tariffs and reduced immigration, the economy has shown resilience with moderate GDP growth and low unemployment. Analysts suggest that the economy could have performed even better without these policies, highlighting the potential for a stronger economic landscape.
- ▪President Trump's policies have included tariffs that increased consumer costs and uncertainty for businesses.
- ▪The U.S. economy has shown growth with a GDP increase of 2 percent in the first quarter of 2026 and a low unemployment rate of 4.3 percent.
- ▪Economic analysts believe that Trump's policies have hindered potential growth, suggesting a better economic scenario could have existed without them.
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PoliticsThe 2026 economy could have been great — if not for TrumpThe hidden costs of the president’s economic policies.by Eric LevitzMay 27, 2026, 10:00 AM UTCShareGiftPresident Donald Trump talks to reporters before boarding Air Force One on May 20, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesEric Levitz is a senior correspondent at Vox. He covers a wide range of political and policy issues with a special focus on questions that internally divide the American left and right.
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