Categories Selected Articles U.S. Economy Shrank in First Quarter, in Reading Clouded by Messy Trade Data Post author By Mike Nova Post date April 30, 2025 Listen to this article Underlying economic growth remained solid in early 2025, but tariffs and uncertainty are expected to cause a further slowdown. ← After Much Talk of Seeking a Third Term, Trump Tells Crowd: ‘We Actually Already Served Three’ → U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt business