Washington: The US economy has expanded by 1.4% in the last quarter of 2025, while market expectation was at around 3%. In the third quarter, the country’s GDP has increased by 4.4%, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reminded on Friday.

According to Anadolu Agency, the bureau stated, “The contributors to the increase in real GDP in the fourth quarter were increases in consumer spending and investment. These movements were partly offset by decreases in government spending and exports. Imports, which are a subtraction in the calculation of GDP, decreased.” The BEA also noted that the deceleration in the fourth quarter, compared to the previous quarter, was due to downturns in government spending and exports, and a deceleration in consumer spending, which were partly offset by an acceleration in investment. The decrease in imports was smaller than in the prior quarter.

US President Donald Trump commented on Friday via US-based social media platform Truth, stating: “The Democrat Shutdown cost the U.S.A. at least two points in GDP. That’s why they are doing it, in mini form, again. No Shutdowns! Also, LOWER INTEREST RATES. ‘Two Late’ Powell is the WORST!!!”