President Donald Trump conceded Wednesday that his tariffs could lead to fewer and more expensive goods for Americans, saying children might “have two dolls instead of 30.” Still, he insisted China would bear the greater burden. Amid fresh data showing the U.S. economy contracted in the first quarter, Trump dismissed recession fears and blamed Joe Biden for any economic setbacks. For expert insight, FRANCE 24’s Delano D’Souza welcomes Todd Belt, Professor and Director of the Political Management Program at George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management (GSPM).
This story originally appeared on France24