The U.S. economy rebounds to 3% growth in second quarter -- but tariffs skew picture
The U.S. economy expanded at a surprising 3% annual pace from April through June, bouncing back at least temporarily from a first-quarter drop that reflected disruptions arising from President Donald Trump’s trade wars.

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