Business

Recession Has Already Begun in America: Anirban Basu on State of U.S. Construction Economy After ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs
The U.S. economy may have already begun receding even before the recent global tariffs and now 90-day pause.
By Construction Executive
April 4, 2025
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