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The Washington Post warns the war’s economic fallout may soon deepen for Americans, as rising energy costs, supply chain disruptions and market volatility threaten growth and household budgets.

As growth slows and inflation lingers, analysts warn the U.S. recovery rests on “one‑legged stools” — narrow sectors like tech and consumer spending that leave the broader economy exposed.

Despite solid headline job gains, key sectors from manufacturing to logistics are slowing hiring. Executives cite weak demand, high costs and uncertainty over interest rates.

A new column in The Washington Post examines whether America remains a nation of small businesses, probing shifting economic power and the pressures facing local entrepreneurs.