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Top Trump economic aide: ‘No, we’re not headed for a recession’

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Kevin Hassett said the country is not heading toward a recession.

The White House National Economic Council Director said tariffs against Canada and Mexico are there because we're fighting a drug war.

Trump this week imposed 25 percent tariffs on goods coming from Mexico and Canada , along with an additional 10 percent levy on China .

Canada slapped a 25 percent tariff on $30 billion in goods, and China inserted a 15 percent levy.

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