U.S. economic growth slowed sharply at the end of 2025, dragging down the year
- Posted on February 20, 2026
- By Washington Post
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U.S. economic growth slowed sharply at the end of 2025, dragging down the year

The U.S. economy experienced a slowdown in 2025, with the rate of GDP growth dropping due to tariffs and a government shutdown.