Economy Contractes, Trump Praises Tariffs
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Trump blames Biden for shrinking economic first quarter

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The economy contracted at a 0.3% annual rate in the first quarter of 2025 .
Last year’s final quarter saw economic output increase by a solid 2.4% .
This marked the first time the economy contracted since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The report also came as businesses are trying to get ahead of the 90-day pause on “Liberation Day” tariffs.
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