President Trump refused to rule out the possibility that his economic policies, including aggressive tariffs, could lead to a recession. In an interview with Fox News, he acknowledged a “period of transition” but insisted that his policies would ultimately benefit the economy.

President Donald Trump signaled two big things this past weekend on the tariff front. One is that he is pressing forward with his full slate of tariffs on Canada and Mexico next month, despite the economic pain that has already arrived — and despite two month-long delays.

Trump appears to be testing the market’s tolerance for short-term pain while promising long-term gain — with the economy hanging in the balance.

U.S. stock futures fell Sunday, as President Donald Trump offered little reassurance after the S&P 500 had its worst week since September.

ET the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 307.75 points, or 0.72%, to 42,492.47, the S&P 500 lost 74.89 points, or 1.30%, to 5,695.31, and the Nasdaq Composite lost 3