US Q2 Economic Growth Shows Promise Amid Tariff Challenges
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The upcoming GDP report for Q2 may appear positive with an estimated growth of around 1.8%, but this is misleading as the growth is primarily driven by a sharp decline in imports rather than genuine economic acceleration. Underlying factors such as weaker investment and slowing private domestic sales suggest the economy is only 'muddling through' with no strong momentum for the rest of the year.
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