Trump Predicts Stock Boom Amid Tariff Turmoil

President Donald Trump on Thursday offered an optimistic forecast for the US economy and stock market, despite significant global market declines triggered by his recently imposed tariffs. Speaking to reporters as he departed the White House en route to Florida, Trump asserted, “The markets are going to boom. The country is going to boom.” This statement comes amid widespread concern over a sell-off in global markets, directly linked to the economic uncertainty created by the new tariffs. While acknowledging the market turmoil, the President remains confident in a positive economic trajectory. It’s a bold prediction given the immediate negative reaction from investors, who appear unconvinced that the benefits of the tariffs will outweigh the risks of a trade war and disrupted supply chains. The President’s insistence on a future “boom” stands in stark contrast to the current market reality, raising questions about the administration’s assessment of the economic impact of its trade policies. This narrative relies heavily on projecting confidence, even as concrete economic indicators suggest a more cautious outlook is warranted. The story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.