U.S. Economy Roars to 4.3% Growth, ‘WILL ONLY GET BETTER’ Trump Says

December 23, 2025

The U.S. economy surged in the third quarter, posting its fastest growth rate in two years, according to new government data released Tuesday.

An initial estimate from the U.S. Department of Commerce showed third-quarter gross domestic product expanding at an inflation-adjusted annualized rate of 4.3% — well above the 3.8% growth recorded in the second quarter.

The jump was mainly driven by stronger consumer demand and a sharp rebound in exports. Consumer spending accelerated to 3.5%, up from 2.5% in the prior quarter, while exports surged 8.8%, reversing a -1.8% decline in the second quarter.

President Donald Trump wasted no time claiming credit, pointing to the sweeping tariffs his administration raised substantially during the third quarter.

“The TARIFFS are responsible for the GREAT USA Economic Numbers JUST ANNOUNCED…AND THEY WILL ONLY GET BETTER!” Trump wrote on his social media platform. “Also, NO INFLATION & GREAT NATIONAL SECURITY. Pray for the U.S. Supreme Court!!!”

Those tariffs, however, now face legal uncertainty. A pending case before the Supreme Court of the United States could invalidate many of the measures — potentially triggering large refunds to importers if the court rules against the administration.

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BREAKING: Experts left STUNNED once again as U.S. GDP blows past expectations.

+4.3% in Q3 📈

“That is a nice jump. This is the strongest quarter going back to 2023. This is strong.” pic.twitter.com/ipGs4vMofO

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) December 23, 2025

JUST IN: A strong Q3. The U.S. economy expanded 4.3% (annualized) in the third quarter. That’s the best quarterly growth in two years.

Consumption was the key driver of growth. Consumption was +3.5% with strong purchases of both goods and services. Slightly stronger exports and… pic.twitter.com/FiJy20JY9A

— Heather Long (@byHeatherLong) December 23, 2025