US President Donald Trump has promised Americans an economic boom in an address to the nation, while blaming Democratic predecessor Joe Biden for high prices that have hit the Republican's popularity.

US President Donald Trump has promised Americans an economic boom in an address to the nation, while blaming Democratic predecessor Joe Biden for high prices that have hit the Republican's popularity.

In an 18-minute address, President Trump said the economy was booming despite the public’s consistent concerns about prices. Here are six takeaways from the speech.

President Trump disparaged Democrats and insisted the economy is booming despite concerns about the cost of living.

Here are four takeaways from the speech. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - U.S.

President Donald Trump promised Americans an economic boom in an address to the nation on Wednesday, while blaming Democratic predecessor Joe Biden for high prices that have hit the Republican's popularity.

President Donald Trump promised Americans an economic boom in an address to the nation on Wednesday, while blaming Democratic predecessor Joe Biden for high prices that have hit the Republican's popularity.

President Donald Trump spoke for 18 minutes in a combative address touting his accomplishments and sprinkled with exaggerations and misleading statements.

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll showed just 33 per cent of US adults approve of how Trump has handled the economy.

President Donald Trump will deliver a White House speech Wednesday night that is expect to reflect on achievements and potentially tease new policy initiatives.

Donald Trump promises an economic boom and criticises Joe Biden for high prices in a national address, despite growing voter concerns over affordability. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.