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Trump’s Tariffs Slam U.S. Economy—Shrink in Q1 Amid Trade Turmoil

The U.S. economy contracted 0.3% in the first quarter, marking the first decline in three years as President Trump’s sweeping tariffs triggered import surges and disrupted growth, fueling trade war fears and market instability.

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Number 0.3% - U.S. GDP contraction in first quarter 2025, first decline in three years.

Quote “You’re not being very nice” — President Donald Trump to ABC News reporter Terry Moran during heated 100-day interview

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S&P 6,244 ↓ 0.40% • Dow 44,023 ↓ 0.98% • Nasdaq 20,678 ↑ 0.18% • Gold 3,330 ↓ 0.85% • BTC 117,135 ↓ 2.27%

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Trump’s Tariffs Slam U.S. Economy—Shrink in Q1 Amid Trade Turmoil

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