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US Economy Shrinks as Imports Surge in First Quarter
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3:04Now PlayingThe US economy contracted by 0.3% in the first quarter due to a surge in imports and moderate consumer spending. This was the first contraction since 2022. These latest GDP figures showed imports rose by an annualized 41.3% - the biggest advance in nearly five years, consumer spending advanced by 1.8%, and government spending dipped. Bloomberg's Michael McKee breaks down the numbers.
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