U.S. economy shrank more than previously thought in early 2025
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The U.S. economy shrank faster than previously thought during the first three months of 2025, with growth contracting for the first time in three years. The country's gross domestic product fell at an annual rate of 0.5% from January through March, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in its third and final GDP report for the period. The agency's initial first-quarter GDP report, issued in April, estimated a 0.3% decline, which was later revised to a 0.2% dip in its second print.
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Main Idea: The U.S. economy shrank more than first reported in early 2025, mainly because imports jumped and consumer spending slowed.
Key Points:
- The Commerce Department said GDP fell at a 0.5% annual rate from January through March.
- That was worse than earlier estimates of a 0.3% drop and then a 0.2% decline.
- Businesses and households rushed to buy imports before new tariffs took effect, which lowered measured growth.
- Consumer spending also weakened, though a key measure of underlying demand still rose by 1.9%.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Slower growth and weaker consumer spending can mean fewer jobs, less overtime, and tighter budgets for households and small businesses.
Positive Impact
A rebound is still possible if import drag fades, which could support spending, hiring, and market confidence later this year.
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- Chair Jerome PowellpersonMajorAI selected
Named Federal Reserve Chair whose remarks about tariffs and inflation are a major part of the article.
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Mentioned as the administration under which tariffs went into effect, shaping the economic context.
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Cited as the affiliation of economist Greg Daco, who provides commentary on consumer spending and the tariff shock.
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Named economist quoted on consumer spending and the broader economic slowdown.
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Cited as the source of Ryan Sweet’s comments on the GDP decline and near-term forecast.
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Named economist quoted on the significance of the GDP revision and upcoming consumption data.
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