U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses
The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.3 percent annual rate in the first quarter of 2025, the first decline in three years, as companies rushed to import goods ahead of President Trump's tariffs.
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5 viewpointsU.S. economy shrinks in the first quarter as economists warn of threats from tariffs
US economy shrinks 0.3 percent in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses
U.S. GDP declines 0.3% as imports surged ahead of Trump's tariffs
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