How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy.
BBC News reports: Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy.
BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.
This business story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include President Trump, BBC Verify and Trump.
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