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美国一季度经济环比萎缩0.3%,特朗普仍嘴硬:关税没错
Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2025-04-30 15:40

Economic Overview - The U.S. GDP contracted by 0.3% in Q1 2025, marking the first decline since Q2 2022, and falling short of the expected -0.2% [1][3] - This decline follows a growth of 2.4% in Q4 2024, indicating a significant downturn compared to the average growth rate of approximately 3% over the past two years [3][4] Trade and Consumer Spending - Net exports negatively impacted GDP by nearly 5 percentage points, the largest recorded impact, with imports surging by 41.3%, the highest increase in five years [3][4] - Consumer spending, which accounts for two-thirds of GDP, grew by only 1.8%, the lowest rate since mid-2023, although it exceeded the expected 1.2% [3][4] - The core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index for Q1 was initially reported at an annualized rate of 3.5%, surpassing the expected 3.1% [3][4] Corporate Responses and Market Reactions - Major companies like American Airlines, PepsiCo, and Procter & Gamble have expressed concerns over the unpredictability of Trump's tariff policies, which are disrupting business plans and consumer confidence [5] - General Motors withdrew its 2025 profit forecast due to automotive tariffs, highlighting the adverse effects of trade policies on corporate outlooks [5] - The stock market reacted negatively to the economic data, with significant declines in major indices following the announcement [1][3] Economic Forecasts and Implications - Economists predict that Trump's trade policies may lead to a slowdown in U.S. economic growth in the latter half of the year, with the IMF revising its growth forecast down to 1.8% from 2.7% [4][5] - The uncertainty surrounding tariffs is causing consumers to make panic purchases, which may lead to a depletion of future demand [5] - The dual pressures of rising inflation and weakening economic momentum are creating challenges for the Federal Reserve, complicating monetary policy decisions [5]