Trump Aides Count on AI, Tariffs and Tax Cuts to Sustain Growth Amid Deficit Worries

Trump aides say AI-driven productivity, tariff-backed manufacturing, and tax cuts are fueling a durable growth outlook, with officials arguing growth could outpace population gains and help reduce deficits only if spending cuts follow. Yet analysts warn that even strong growth won’t fully curb rising Social Security/Medicare costs, making deficit reduction politically risky despite the reported economic optimism.