Information on how the economy is really doing – factual articles not just talking points.
There Are Economic Warning Signs for Trump in the Midwest
By Ben Casselman and Karl Russell Dec. 16, 2019
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/12/16/business/trump-midwest-swing-jobs.html
There are a number of interesting charts in the article.
Jobs during Trump’s tenure – Dec. 2016 to Oct. 2019 Percentage change in total employment
Midwest States fairing worse than other areas because of dips in Manufacturing and Agriculture
North Dakota 1.0%
Wisconsin 1.6%
Ohio 1.6%
Iowa 1.7%
Michigan 1.8%
Indiana 2.3%
Illinois 2.5%
Pennsylvania 2.6%
