Edition from 2025-04-30, 9 PM UTC
US Economy Shrinks 0.3% in Q1 Amid Tariff Turmoil
The U.S. economy contracted by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, marking the first shrinkage in three years. President Trump's trade tariffs are blamed for disrupting growth, despite strong consumer spending and rising private investment.
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US Economy Shrinks 0.3% in Q1 as Tariffs Bite
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