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GDP grows as Trump's trade agenda revamps the economy – Politico

GDP grows as Trump’s trade agenda revamps the economy  Politico U.S. economy grew at a 3% rate in Q2, a better-than-expected pace even as Trump’s tariffs hit  CNBC US economy grew more than expected as Trump’s tariffs took hold  ABC News Rebound in US economic growth in second quarter masks underlying slowing trend  Reuters New GDP data leads Trump to change his mind about …

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Donald Trump takes aim at US Fed as import drop lifts economy

Donald Trump takes aim at US Fed as import drop lifts economy

Getty Images A sharp drop in imports triggered by President Donald Trump’s tariff policy helped boost US economic growth between April and June, according to the latest figures. The world’s largest economy expanded at an annual pace of 3% after shrinking in the first three months of the year, the Commerce Department said. The bigger-than-expected rebound reflected swings in trade …

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U.S. Economy Grew at 3.0% Rate in Second Quarter – The Wall Street Journal

U.S. Economy Grew at 3.0% Rate in Second Quarter  The Wall Street Journal U.S. economy grew at a 3% rate in Q2, a better-than-expected pace even as Trump’s tariffs hit  CNBC Rebound in US economic growth in Q2 masks underlying weakness  Reuters U.S. economy posts strong second quarter, growing at a 3 percent pace  The Washington Post US economy grows faster than expected as …

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IMF upgrades outlook for global economy, citing less-than-expected damage from Trump’s trade wars

IMF upgrades outlook for global economy, citing less-than-expected damage from Trump’s trade wars

WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund is upgrading the economic outlook for the United States and the world this year and next because President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies have so far proven less damaging than expected. The IMF now forecasts 3% growth for the global economy this year. That is down from 3.3% in 2024 but an improvement …

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Americans are growing hopeful about the economy as trade talks progress

Americans are growing hopeful about the economy as trade talks progress

Facebook Tweet Email Link Washington  —  The Trump administration’s trade agreements with a handful of countries are helping Americans feel somewhat more confident about the economy’s health and its future. Consumer confidence climbed 2 points this month to a reading of 97.2, the Conference Board said Tuesday, showing people’s attitudes about the economy have stabilized after deteriorating sharply during the …

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IMF upgrades global growth forecast as Trump tariffs ease, but warns on risks | Global economy

IMF upgrades global growth forecast as Trump tariffs ease, but warns on risks | Global economy

Global growth will be stronger than previously expected this year after Donald Trump scaled back his most extreme tariff threats, the International Monetary Fund said as it upgraded the economic outlook for 2025. The Washington-based organisation said a “de-escalation in tariffs” by the White House spurred a recovery in global trade and a broader economic expansion, though US policies remain …

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Trump Is Winning His Trade War. What Will That Mean for the Economy? – The New York Times

Trump Is Winning His Trade War. What Will That Mean for the Economy?  The New York Times Trump got his tariff hike. The rest remains murky.  Politico What do Trump’s recent trade agreements mean for the economy?  ABC News Trump’s “devil in the details” trade deals sow confusion  Axios Trump is getting the world economy he wants — but the risk to growth could …

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