XPost: alt.slack, alt.politics.growth   
   From: j63840576@gmail.com   
      
   Mars Sellus wrote:   
   > On Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:03:33 -0000 (UTC)   
   > Brennus  wrote:   
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   >> Thanks republicans!   
   >   
   > R's- You are welcome:   
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   > AI Overview   
   > The U.S. economy experienced a strong,,4.3% annualized real GDP growth rate   
   in the third quarter of 2025, driven by consumer spending and decreased   
   imports. This growth exceeded expectations, with officials aiming for 3-4%   
   growth in 2026, supported by    
   AI investments and deregulation.   
   > Key details regarding the GDP growth under the Trump administration   
   (2025–present) include:   
   > 2025 Performance: Following a 3.8% rate in Q2, the 4.3% Q3 growth was the   
   fastest in two years.   
   > Drivers: Growth is largely fueled by consumer spending, government   
   expenditures, and a narrowing trade gap.   
   > Projections & Goals: While the CBO projects a 2.2% growth for 2026, the   
   administration has set higher targets, with some projections aiming for 3-4%.   
   > Impact of Policies: New tariffs are credited by the administration for the   
   surge, although some analysts suggest these policies may lead to higher prices.   
   > Labor & Investment: Manufacturing jobs have seen fluctuation, while business   
   investment is expected to be supported by AI infrastructure projects.   
   > Trump touts 'extraordinarily high economic growth.' The numbers ...   
   > Trump promised in the spring that his protectionist economic policy would   
   mean “jobs and factories will come roaring back into our...   
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   >   
   Is it me or is it just a coincidence that the later in time a   
   president's term the less the increase in GDP? Have we been voting in   
   greater and greater slackers or is there a limit to what can be done   
   with the GDP?   
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