Vance says it'll take time to see economy improve: "We're turning the ship around"
Updated on: October 17, 2026 / 9:52 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Vice President JD Vance believes it will take time to improve the U.S. economy.
- He stated that just as the country wasn't broken in one presidential term, it will take more than 18 months to fix things.
- Vance responded to a question from a small business owner struggling financially.
- Polls indicate most Americans are dissatisfied with the economy and frustrated with inflation.
- President Trump has given his administration an "A+" on the economy.
- Vance explained that while new investments are coming in, factories need to be built before workers can be employed.
- He described the current situation as "turning the ship around."