A panel of economists hosted by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber on Thursday praised the city's economy while warning about threats ahead.

An undocumented immigrant told CNN in a segment on Thursday that he supported Donald Trump for the economy, but didn't agree with mass deportations.

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Tariffs were a significant measure during the first Trump administration. Trump imposed more than $300 billion in duties on Chinese goods. President Joe Biden largely re-upped Trump's policy in May — and added new tariffs on certain sectors on top.

Americans sent a pretty clear message that they wanted those in office to focus on making life more affordable,” Governor Maura Healey said. “I get that."

Focusing on manufacturing, energy and tech, Scott Bessent, a potential top candidate for Trump's Treasury secretary, makes his pitch to help the 47th president enter an economic "golden age."

"The U.S economy is the envy of the world," said Rutgers Business School finance professor Parul Jain. "Why didn’t that message get through to the electorate?” “There’s always a big lag between objective economic indicators and public opinion ...

The Republican sweep of the 2024 election sets the economy on course for potentially faster economic growth, higher inflation, and higher interest rates in the years to come, according to several economic forecasts.

U.S. voters’ decisive swing toward President-elect Donald Trump reflects dissatisfaction with recent inflation, as well as deeper fears about slipping financial security.

Whoever's elected the 47th president will take office with the rare and clear advantage of a solid economy, even though many Americans aren't too fond of it.