đ´ BREAKING: U.S. GDP SHRINKS IN Q1 â TRUMP BLAMES BIDEN, PROMISES âHISTORIC COMEBACKâ đ¨đ
The U.S. economy contracted unexpectedly in Q1 2024 (-0.4% annualized), reigniting political tensions. Former President Donald Trump swiftly blamed President Bidenâs âfailed Bidenomics,â claiming, âWe inherited high inflation, weak growth, and anti-business policies.â
Trumpâs response:
⢠Pledges new tariffs âcoming soonâ
⢠Says companies are ârushing back to Americaâ
⢠Promises a âHISTORICâ economic recovery, while warning it âwonât happen overnightâ
Meanwhile, analysts point to slower consumer spending and weak exports as drivers of the downturn, even as unemployment stays low. Trump brushed off inflation concerns tied to tariffs, declaring: âThe problem isnât our solutionsâitâs Bidenâs numbers.â
Bidenâs team fired back, accusing Trump of ârewriting historyâ and defending the strong 2023 recovery. The back-and-forth comes as markets react and the Fed weighs potential rate cuts.
Key Takeaways:
⢠â ď¸ Q1 GDP surprise fuels political and market uncertainty
⢠đ Trump pushes tariffs + U.S. investment narrative
⢠âď¸ Biden defends record, voters remain divided
⢠đ Experts debate: blip or deeper warning?