The Business Roundtable said on Tuesday that its CEO economic outlook index declined this quarter from a record high. It was the first drop in two years.

The Business Roundtable said on Tuesday that its CEO economic outlook index declined this quarter from a record high. It was the first drop in two years.

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CEOs are scaling back hiring and spending because of trade fears

America's leading CEOs are scaling back plans for hiring and spending because of President Trump's aggressive trade policy.