Trump Defends Economic Record as U.S. GDP Shrinks 0.3% in Q1; Minerals Deal With Ukraine Nearing Finalization

President Trump is defending his economic record, pointing to strong private sector investment and the prospect of new trade deals. This comes as new data shows the U.S. economy contracted at the start of 2025, shrinking by 0.3% in the first quarter — down from a 2.4% expansion in the previous quarter. Ukraine’s First Deputy […]