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GDP data shows U.S. economy shrank more than previously thought in early 2025

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U.S. economy shrank faster than previously thought during the first three months of 2025 .

The country's gross domestic product fell at an annual rate of 0.5% from January through March .

First-quarter growth was weighed down by a surge of imports as companies rushed to buy foreign goods before tariffs went into effect.

Consumers sharply pared spending earlier this year , down from a robust 4% in 2024 .

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