The World Ahead | United States in 2025
America’s economy enters 2025 in great shape
Politics will not spoil it—but Donald Trump’s agenda presents some serious risks
By Simon Rabinovitch, US economics editor, The Economist
It is natural to assume, with Donald Trump back in charge, that America’s economic outlook for the coming year will depend on his agenda and his whims. But when thinking about how the economy might fare, it is best to start by leaving politics aside.
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This article appeared in the United States section of the print edition of The World Ahead 2025 under the headline “Trump’s rich inheritance”
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