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Meanwhile, the will-they, wont-they uncertainty surrounding proposedtariffshas shaken consumer confidence and rattled the markets.

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This assessment seems to validate the claims of experts who previously warned thatTrumps policiescould lead to serious economic challenges.

Obviously, hes seen as pro-business and yes, tax cuts everybody likestax cuts.

But we already have the biggest runaway, 16-year streak of deficits.

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We have not seen a balanced budget since 2001 or something like that.

Its just crazy,he said.

Unfortunately for consumers, Dents prediction about spending cuts seems to be playing out.

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Dent also points to another risk: the impact mass deportations could have on the economy.

So Im just saying, its a bit ill-timed.

The size of that trade war looks like pennies relative to whats currently contemplated, he said.

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