Is the US heading for a recession? Three warning signs to watch Skip to content Israel-Gaza War War in Ukraine US & Canada UK Politics N. Ireland Politics Scotland Politics Wales Politics Latin America Middle East In Pictures BBC InDepth Executive Lounge Technology of Business Future of Business Science & Health Artificial Intelligence AI v the Mind Art & Design Entertainment News Arts in Motion Destinations Australia and Pacific Caribbean & Bermuda Central America Middle East North America South America World’s Table Culture & Experiences The SpeciaList Natural Wonders Weather & Science Climate Solutions Sustainable Business Green Living Is the US heading for a recession? Three warning signs to watch Global stock markets have been in a frenzy after US President Donald Trump announced new widespread tariffs on 2 April, which he dubbed "Liberation Day". The BBC's North America business correspondent Michelle Fleury explains three warning signs to watch for as US recession fears rise. Trump tariffs United States 'What is anti-American?' - Museum visitors react to Trump's Smithsonian order The president's recent directive orders the network of museums to to "eliminate improper, divisive, or anti-American ideology." US & Canada 'It's weird' - Nasa's Butch and Suni adapt to life back on Earth The duo's eight-day mission became a nine-month space odyssey after their Boeing Starliner had technical problems. US & Canada Watch: Frozen trees snap in Ontario ice storm Ice-coated trees and infrastructure caused hazardous conditions and left over 350,000 Canadians without power. 31 Mar 2025 US & Canada Stolen truck collides with vehicles during California police chase Ariel footage shows the stolen work truck crashing into multiple vehicles while attempting to evade police in Southern California. 30 Mar 2025 US & Canada Defiance or diplomacy - how Canadians want to deal with Trump The BBC asked Canadian voters in Toronto how they would approach Donald Trump if they were prime minister. 28 Mar 2025 US & Canada Watch: US drivers react to Trump's new auto tariff The BBC went to car dealerships outside of Washington DC to ask drivers how a 25% auto tariff will affect them. 27 Mar 2025 US & Canada Ros Atkins on... Trump's plan for Greenland US Vice-President JD Vance is visiting Greenland on Friday - but why is the US so interested in the territory? 27 Mar 2025 US & Canada Watch as a large brush fire threatens homes in Florida Fire officials in Naples, Florida told the BBC that there were no reports of injuries or damage to homes. 27 Mar 2025 US & Canada 'Why did they invite me?' - Goldberg says Trump officials should accept mistake Speaking to the BBC’s Sarah Smith, The Atlantic's editor discusses the fallout of publishing the full Signal chat exchange among top officials. 26 Mar 2025 US & Canada Is the Signal chat leak involving Trump officials a big deal? The BBC's Nomia Iqbal looks at the implications for the Trump team members involved in leaked messages about US air strikes on Yemen. 26 Mar 2025 US & Canada Watch: How the Signal group chat fallout unfolded Some of the key reactions to reports that a journalist was inadvertently added to a chat with high-level Trump officials discussing air strikes in Yemen. 26 Mar 2025 US & Canada Watch: Mike Waltz takes 'full responsibility' for group chat leak The US National Security Adviser was unable to explain how a journalist was added to a Signal chat with US officials. 26 Mar 2025 US & Canada 'It shouldn't happen again' - Americans react to Signal group chat leak The White House has confirmed a journalist was inadvertently added to a chat where national security officials discussed a military strike. 26 Mar 2025 US & Canada Should US officials send messages on Signal? 25 Mar 2025 US & Canada Goldberg says officials got 'lucky' it was him inadvertently added to group chat The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg talks about what he witnessed in the Signal group chat. 25 Mar 2025 US & Canada Watch: Conan O'Brien honoured at Trump-run Kennedy Center The comedian received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at one of the more prominent events since US President Donald Trump took over the Kennedy Center. 24 Mar 2025 US & Canada Who could be Canada's next PM and how will they be chosen? The country's new Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a national election on 28 April. 24 Mar 2025 US & Canada Watch: Town hall clashes reveal US voter anger The BBC's Nomia Iqbal looks at constituent backlash facing both parties over the Trump administration's sweeping cuts. 21 Mar 2025 US & Canada Blizzard pounds US Midwest with heavy snow and whiteout conditions At least 10 million people remained under winter weather advisories and warnings as of Thursday morning. 20 Mar 2025 US & Canada Watch: First responders drive through brush fire cutting off Florida Keys The fire, burning near the only two roads connecting the island chain to the mainland, is expected to burn for several days. 19 Mar 2025 US & Canada