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U.S. GDP Surges 3% in Q2 2025, Crushing Expectations as Trump Urges Fed to Cut Rates

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US Economy Roars Back: 3% GDP Growth in Q2 2025 Surprises Wall Street

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a striking turnaround, the U.S. economy posted 3% GDP growth in Q2 2025, handily beating the Dow Jones estimate of 2.3% and reversing a disappointing 0.5% decline in Q1. The stronger-than-expected performance was fueled by a dramatic drop in imports and renewed consumer strength, despite trade tensions and lingering concerns over inflation and interest rates.

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President Trump Says Countries Are “Rushing” to Washington to Make Tailored Tariff Deals

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Washington, D.C.  President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that nations around the world are hurrying to Washington to negotiate “highly tailored” trade deals with the United States, as the administration ramps up efforts to rebalance global trade through new tariffs and reciprocal trade policies.

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