what else could be the USA’s “engine of the economy” if not consumer spending?

Question

I see headlines and articles discussing how consumer spending is driving, or of late, possibly slowing, the economy. But if not for people buying non-essential products and services, what else would drive the economy? Everyone needs food, shelter, and clothing. Many need cars, depending on their location. But I take it that spending on necessities is not enough, especially non-consumable or long lasting things like houses and cars.

In: Economics

Answer 1

USA…. is war… We sell the weapons to the ukraines, russia, isreal and we sell to any other 3rd world dicators so they can go kill themselves… Then we introduce them to the U.S dollar that we use to leverage for their land and resources… it all very bleak and deeply upsetting