Vance Says Economic Gains May Take Time as Americans Voice Frustration
A small business owner asks
Vance spoke with CBS News this week as Americans expressed concern about the country’s economic outlook. A woman who said her small business was struggling asked about the economy.
Polls indicate that most Americans are unhappy with economic conditions and frustrated by inflation. Most voters also attribute blame to the Trump administration’s policies.
Vance points to investments
Asked by “CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil about President Trump’s description of the economy, Vance pointed to major new investments coming into the country. He said those investments would not immediately mean jobs.
Vance said factories must be built before workers can be hired to work in them. He added that the president would be the first to acknowledge that sequence.
Improvement may take time
Vance’s response was that improvement could take a while to become visible. His comments connected the promise of investment with the time required to build facilities and employ workers.
The exchange came amid public frustration over inflation and the broader economy. The article provides no timeline for when the investments or factory construction might produce a noticeable change.
Key points
- Vance said it could take time for economic improvement to appear.
- He cited new investment but said factories must be built before workers can be employed.
- A woman told Vance her small business was struggling.
- Polls show widespread concern about the economy and inflation.