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Tag: U.S. economy contracts

U.S. Economy Contracts in Q1 2025: Legal and Policy Implications Amid Tariff-Induced Trade Shifts

In the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. economy contracts in Q1 2025 by 0.3%, marking the first decline since early 2022. This downturn was primarily driven by a surge in imports as businesses and consumers rushed to purchase foreign goods ahead of new tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump. The resulting record trade deficit significantly dragged down GDP. 

U.S. Economy Contracts Amid Tariff Turbulence: A Comprehensive Analysis of Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. economy contracts by 0.3%, marking the first decline since early 2022 . This downturn was primarily attributed to a surge in imports as businesses and consumers rushed to purchase foreign goods ahead of new tariffs introduced by President Trump . The resulting record trade deficit significantly dragged down GDP.