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US President Donald Trump and his predecessor Joe Biden

ByMichelle FleuryNew York business correspondent
  • Published2 hours ago

The White House is confronting a familiar dilemma. The economic numbers aren't necessarily bad - but the public mood is.

It's a disconnect that haunted Joe Biden in 2024, when solid headline data failed to convince many voters that the economy was working for them.

Now, Donald Trump faces a version of the same challenge.

During the 2024 campaign, Trump promised voters swift relief from rising prices.