The president has hailed the world’s “hottest” economy – and found others to blame for any wobbles. When Friday’s jobs report showed a dramatic slowdown in hiring, he fired the head of the agency that published it.

Tariffs putting the squeeze on businesses and consumers while bringing in billions of dollars for the United States government.

The economy grew at a healthy rate despite the back-and-forth with Trump's tariffs, but the true test will come after the levies are imposed.