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JPMorgan CEO Forecasts Potential U.S. Recession Amid Intensified Trade War
Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co., shared his insights on the U.S. economy during an interview at the 2025 National Retirement Summit in Washington, D.C., suggesting that the nation may be on the brink of a recession as tensions escalate in the ongoing trade conflict with China.
The trade war has seen recent developments that have created significant volatility in financial markets. On Wednesday, stock indices took a notable hit, with futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping more than 800 points. This downturn coincided with a sharp increase in bond yields, reflecting investor anxiety regarding economic stability amid escalating tariffs between the two superpowers.
“I think probably that’s a likely outcome,” Dimon remarked on Fox Business’ “Mornings With Maria,” referring to the potential for recession. “When you see a 2000-point decline in the Dow, it fuels itself; it creates a sense of loss for investors, making individuals more cautious about their spending and investments.”
Investor apprehensions have grown largely due to the uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which are driving concerns that the trade war could further escalate. In a recent announcement, China introduced a staggering 84% tariff on all U.S. goods, raising its tariff level by 50 percentage points. This decision comes in response to U.S. duties that have had global repercussions.
Amid these developments, JPMorgan’s economists have projected a slight contraction of 0.3% in the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) for the year, indicating a mild recession following a period of robust growth. Such forecasts underline the shifting economic landscape and the potential ramifications stemming from the trade dispute.
Dimon emphasized that while markets are not infallible, they often reflect prevailing uncertainties accurately. “This time, I think they are right,” he stated, pointing to both macroeconomic uncertainties and the direct impacts at the company level, which can significantly influence consumer sentiment and spending behaviors.
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