Economists cite ‘trade wars’ as biggest risk to economy as uncertainty over outlook remains high The presidency of Donald Trump is poised to usher in a new era for the U.S. economy that forecasters say could boost economic growth, bring higher interest rates and inflation, and a new set of potential risks including international trade wars. The cautious optimism revealed in The Wall Street Journal’s latest monthly survey of economists owes to the belief that the Republican’s proposals to reduce taxes and invest in infrastructure will amount to a substantial fiscal stimulus. The change of...