The U.S. economy shrank 0.3% in Q1 2025, marking its first contraction in over two years as President Trump’s aggressive trade policies begin to bite. A record surge in pre-tariff imports and a drop in federal spending dragged growth into the red. While consumer spending and business investment showed resilience, economists warn of rising risks ahead. Will Trump’s high-tariff vision pay off — or deepen economic uncertainty?Subscribe for full analysis on global markets, policy shifts, and economic trends.00:00 Introduction 00:23 US Economy Contracts 06:19 Bank of Japan Slashes Growth Forecasts 08:26 US and Ukraine Sign Resource Deal
