Why Trump can't afford to brush off the Iran war's economic impact

Mar 10, 2026 - 11:00
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Why Trump can't afford to brush off the Iran war's economic impact
Closeup photo of Donald Trump holding his thumb and forefinger slightly apart.

U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to downplay the effect of the Iran war on the domestic economy even as American drivers are already feeling the impact on their wallets every time they fill up their cars and trucks.