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World Service,30 Apr 2025,26 mins

US GDP shrinks for the first time in three years

World Business Report

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The US economy contracts during President Trump's first three months in office. GDP fell by 0.3%... Mr Trump blames former President Biden. Meanwhile China blames US tariffs for falls in its manufacturing figures... but there are more positive numbers in Europe. Also, Andrew Peach hears from the UN Assistant Secretary General about Afghanistan's economy under Taliban rule. And we'll hear why a fall in demand for diamonds is very damaging for Botswana. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

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