Trump promised a new "golden age" for the U.S. But his first 100 days in office have left the economy looking tarnished, with data showing the economy contracted in the first three months of the year.

The US economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, marking the first quarterly decline in three years and defying economists' forecasts of modest growth. -The Commerce Department cited rising imports and decreased government spending.