Claims by Democrats that the economy is on the brink of disaster may be a load of wishful thinking, but that doesn’t mean the White House shouldn’t be looking at ways to keep the good times rolling.

Early this week, President Trump said he was eyeing tax cuts. He also urged lower interest rates. That triggered Democrats to shout, “Gotcha!” — proof even he believes economic doomsday is around the corner.

Their attack might have led Trump to backtrack. On Wednesday, he insisted he was not looking at a tax cut: “We don’t need it,” he said. “We have a strong economy.”

Well, he’s right that fears of any imminent economic collapse are pure fantasy. Unemployment has hovered at a 50-year low. Growth, while not as robust as hoped for, has been decent, running at a 3.1% annual rate in the first quarter of this year and 2.1% in the second.

Also notable: Retail sales ticked up 0.7% in July, following a 0.3% rise in June. Sales of previously owned homes also saw gains last month. And consumer confidence remains strong.

Still, recessions happen. The nation is now enjoying its longest expansion ever. Economists warn it can’t last forever, and there already have been some signs of a possible coming slowdown. So what’s the harm in looking to stave it off?

Tax cuts can almost always help an economy, growing or not. And though deficit hawks will point to the nation’s near $1 trillion budget gap, that’s more the result of overspending — than under-taxing.

A trade deal with China would also help.

But whatever the White House chooses, surely it can’t be faulted for studying its options.

Truth is, it would be remiss not to.