So it turns out that 3% GDP number is something of a red herring

[Cellblock2429]

The number is artificially high because imports fell sharply, and since imports a subtracted from GDP it makes the number look stronger than it really was. Overall growth is still slower than the previous two years.

So trump is still losing to Biden.

https://www.npr.org/2025/07/30/nx-s1-5484219/economy-gdp-tariffs-growth

/----/ That makes no sense. The numbers are what they are. The purpose of tariffs is to restrict imports, which in turn boosts domestic production and sales.

 

[Marener]

/----/ That makes no sense. The numbers are what they are. The purpose of tariffs is to restrict imports, which in turn boosts domestic production and sales.
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Of course it makes sense if you understand what the numbers mean and how they’re calculated.

In Q1, businesses increased imports dramatically before tariffs hit and that lead to a huge stock up and negative GDP. In Q2, imports fell because they were working off of their stock imported from Q1, which means there wasn’t the drag on GDP. In Q3, they’re going to start importing again and start dragging on GDP.

Q1 and Q2 are mirrors of each other and should be thought about collectively. If you combine them, you get about 1.5% GDP growth.

There are concerns because we are seeing significantly weaker consumer spending growth and fixed investment isn’t really happening.

 

[Twisted Gypsy Child]

The number is artificially high because imports fell sharply, and since imports a subtracted from GDP it makes the number look stronger than it really was. Overall growth is still slower than the previous two years.

So trump is still losing to Biden.

https://www.npr.org/2025/07/30/nx-s1-5484219/economy-gdp-tariffs-growth

Yep that is MAGA winning. Correll

 

[22lcidw]

Of course it makes sense if you understand what the numbers mean and how they’re calculated.

In Q1, businesses increased imports dramatically before tariffs hit and that lead to a huge stock up and negative GDP. In Q2, imports fell because they were working off of their stock imported from Q1, which means there wasn’t the drag on GDP. In Q3, they’re going to start importing again and start dragging on GDP.

Q1 and Q2 are mirrors of each other and should be thought about collectively. If you combine them, you get about 1.5% GDP growth.

There are concerns because we are seeing significantly weaker consumer spending growth and fixed investment isn’t really happening.

Having growth makes sense because Trump is actually using his agendas to build America up again. No slogans like Progs use and then wash their hand of it and move to the next one.

 

[Correll]

Yep that is MAGA winning. Correll

Well, then, no need for you to do anything different. A recession will come and save you politically.


Just relax and wait for the win.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

MAGA is on

 

[Dragonlady]

The number is artificially high because imports fell sharply, and since imports a subtracted from GDP it makes the number look stronger than it really was. Overall growth is still slower than the previous two years.

So trump is still losing to Biden.

https://www.npr.org/2025/07/30/nx-s1-5484219/economy-gdp-tariffs-growth

I just went to check on the government web page which American trade with the world, and it's really hard to find now, and having seen it, it's easy to see why:

International Trade

www.census.gov

Your trade deficit is UP by 50%. Your EXPORTS are declining and your imports are increasing. The Trade War is backfiring - just like last time.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

MAGA is on

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BBB will alienate too much of the voting public.

Then there is Epstein.

Then there is the now failing Trump.

 

[j-mac]

He has no idea I exist.

At least you know you’re insignificant…

 

[leftwinger]

Board Stain get paid to destroy America. They think a tricky post title will convert some 16 yr. Old little stain who happens by the site. Those thinking moderation must approve titles so it must be true. They gain members to the cult of Marxism. //

 

[leftwinger]

BBB will alienate too much of the voting public.

Then there is Epstein.

Then there is the now failing Trump.

While BBB is not good enough, it is 7X better that BBB1 "build back better" and the NGD "New Green Deal" you ignorant Brie eating Euro swine.//

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Biden AutoPen Administration pumped in $5 Trillion to artificially boost the expand cause massive inflation

 

[Cellblock2429]

I just went to check on the government web page which American trade with the world, and it's really hard to find now, and having seen it, it's easy to see why:

International Trade

www.census.gov

Your trade deficit is UP by 50%. Your EXPORTS are declining and your imports are increasing. The Trade War is backfiring - just like last time.

/----/

US goods trade deficit shrinks in likely boost to second-quarter GDP​

MSN

 

[Correll]

MAGA is on

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We are remaking the world, as you talk shit.

You keep... talking shit.


While you talk shit, we are setting our world view in STONE, baby.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Put the imports back in and the number is not what it seems to be.

We're importing less and consuming more American goods.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

I just went to check on the government web page which American trade with the world, and it's really hard to find now, and having seen it, it's easy to see why:

International Trade

www.census.gov

Your trade deficit is UP by 50%. Your EXPORTS are declining and your imports are increasing. The Trade War is backfiring - just like last time.

International Trade

www.census.gov

Your trade deficit is UP by 50%.

The balance numbers in the far right column prove you're an idiot.

 

[leftwinger]

Concern over Powell and interest rates. Someone sent me off when they pointed out it kills housing and I know the ripple effect. Think of where we could be if given the kid glovess 0.0% for Obiden 1.0 or the low low disaster rates for the Corpse 4 years.//

 

[leftwinger]

Trading partners with an agreement​

*Talks in Stockholm failed to come to an agreement on whether the tariff pause on China will extend beyond August 12.
Table: CNBCSource: CNBC, White HouseGet the dataCreated with Datawrapper

Only 7 locked in. China close.

Bigger ones left. They will get auto-set if they don't negotiate.

 

[SurferH2O]

BBB will alienate too much of the voting public.

Then there is Epstein.

Then there is the now failing Trump.

So stupid... when you stand for nothing, but being against the other guy... YOU LOSE.

Democrats have Marxism... that's their sell now. America hates Democrats according to all polls. Sorry you can't deal with it.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

So stupid... when you stand for nothing, but being against the other guy... YOU LOSE.

Democrats have Marxism... that's their sell now. America hates Democrats according to all polls. Sorry you can't deal with it.

And there is ShurferH20 on Hopeium and Copium.

Trump has screwed it all up.