Companies rushed to buy imports before Trump's tariffs could take effect, causing a decline in gross domestic product in first quarter

Some say the situation is a result of temporary conditions. However, as the impacts come from Trump administration policies, it’s far from clear how long this might last.

The U.S. economy contracted in the first quarter, weighed down by a deluge of goods imported by businesses eager to avoid higher costs, underscoring the disruptive nature of President Donald Trump's often chaotic tariff policy.