President Donald Trump can't stop contradicting himself on his own tariff plans. He says he's on a path to cut several new trade deals in a few weeks — but has also suggested it's “physically impossible" to hold all the needed meetings.

US stock futures drop after Trump says 20- 50% tariffs on foreign imports would be a victory. His remarks overshadow possible waivers from China.

About half the people surveyed in a new opinion poll think prices while climb sharply, and are increasingly concerned about the possibility of a recession within the next few months.