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The first economic contraction since 2022 raises questions about whether surging imports ahead of new tariff policies signal a temporary blip or the beginning of a recession.

Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. The U.S. economy unexpectedly contracted in the first quarter of 2025, marking its first decline since early 2022 and raising fresh concerns about recession risks. According to data released by the Bureau of Economic…