Trump's Tariffs Raise Recession Concerns, Impact Tourism

President Trump's aggressive economic policies, including tariffs on countries like Canada and Mexico, are causing concern within his administration and the Republican Party as fears of a recession grow. These policies are leading to uncertainty for small businesses, with owners like Gabe Hagen of Brick Road Coffee experiencing fluctuating import costs that threaten their operations. The Hawaii tourism industry is feeling the impact, as a decline in Canadian visitors and spending, crucial for the economy, is attributed to the tariffs. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has decided not to block a Republican stopgap funding bill to prevent a government shutdown, potentially giving President Trump more power. The broader economic instability has left many sectors in uncertainty, with stakeholders like Susan Webb of VoX International highlighting challenges due to policy unpredictability.