MOUNT POCONO, Pennsylvania – US President Donald Trump tried to reassure Americans that the US economy was healthy at a campaign-style rally on Dec 9 as Republicans brace for a tough fight to hold control of Congress in next year’s midterm elections.

Speaking at a Mount Pocono casino in north-eastern Pennsylvania, Mr Trump argued that his economic policies, including his imposition of widespread tariffs on imports, are creating jobs, boosting the stock market and attracting increased investment into the United States.