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The American economy at the end of 2025 looks very different from a year ago. Tariffs are higher, AI occupies a greater share of overall spending, and the federal government under President Donald ...

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The US economy grew at an unexpectedly strong pace of 4.3% in the third quarter — the highest rate in two years — according to a government report released Tuesday. Vigorous consumer spending on ...

The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 4.3% in the third quarter, the fastest in two years and blowing past forecaster expectations. Tariffs dragged down imports, which count against the GDP.

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