Tag: trade deficit

Hometrade deficit

The U.S. economy expanded at its fastest pace in almost two years during the second quarter of 2025, driven by robust consumer spending, higher business investment, and a sharp narrowing of the trade deficit. Figures released by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis on Thursday showed gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annual …

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