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What’s driving the GDP slowdown?

2025/4/30
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Kyle Rizzo: 美国第一季度GDP下降0.3%,但这并不完全是坏消息。GDP计算公式为C+I+G+(X-M),其中C代表消费支出,I代表商业投资,G代表政府支出,(X-M)代表净出口。虽然GDP下降,但消费支出依然强劲,政府支出也没有减少。进口激增是导致GDP下降的主要原因之一,因为大量的进口被提前,这扭曲了数据。总的来说,虽然经济出现萎缩,但情况并非灾难性。 特朗普将股市下跌归咎于拜登,这是非常荒谬的。 Amy Scott: 亚马逊曾考虑向消费者展示关税对商品价格的影响,但这一计划最终被取消。白宫对此表示反对,认为此举具有敌意和政治性。其他零售商,如中国电商平台拼多多,已经开始向消费者展示关税对价格的影响。一些人认为,零售商应该透明地向消费者展示关税对价格的影响,这与显示销售税类似。特朗普政府关于关税的说法误导了美国民众,他们声称关税收入来自征收关税的国家,但这并不属实。一些人认为,特朗普政府应该鼓励显示关税费用,以促进美国制造,但这并不确定。

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The Commerce Department reported the U.S. economy contracted by 0.3% in the first quarter of this year. We’ll break down the GDP math formula and dig into what the latest report says about where the US economy may be headed. And, should businesses be transparent about the impact of tariffs on prices? A nixed plan from Amazon serves as a cautionary tale of the political risks. Plus, feeling stressed these days? Cow cuddling and bee therapy might help.

Here’s everything we talked about today:

-"Trump blames Biden after GDP shrinks in first quarter, says growth will 'take a while'") from CNBC 

-"Businesses weigh how much to tell customers about tariffs' impact on price") from Marketplace

-"Trump-Bezos call sets stage for tense earnings report from Amazon") from CNBC

-"Trump vs. Amazon’s Brilliant Tariff Idea") from The Wall Street Journal 

-"The Americans Fled Vietnam 50 Years Ago. I Visited the Buildings They Left Behind." ) from The New York Times

"Anxious about the world? Cow cuddling or bee buzzing might help ease your stress") from The Denver Post

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