BBC Verify examines US economic performance under Trump
Analysis of inflation, jobs and growth as president highlights economy ahead of midterm elections.
At a glance
- Trump has promoted US economic performance ahead of midterm elections
- BBC Verify examined inflation, jobs and economic growth data
- Analysis focuses on key indicators of economic health
President Trump has highlighted the performance of the US economy as midterm elections approach. BBC Verify has examined key economic indicators including inflation, employment and economic growth to assess the claims being made.
The analysis looks at three major areas of economic performance that are typically used to measure the health of the US economy.
Why it matters
Economic performance is a central issue in US midterm elections, with voters often basing electoral decisions on their perception of economic conditions.
Original reporting
- BBC News — WorldHow is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
- BBC News — BusinessHow is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
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