Washington, April 30, 2025 (AFP) - Trump blames Biden 'overhang' for US economic woes

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2025-04-30

President Donald Trump on Wednesday blamed his predecessor Joe Biden for the United States' economic troubles, minutes after new data showed the economy contracted in the first three months of 2025. "I didn't take over until January 20th," he posted on social media. "Tariffs will soon start kicking in, and companies are starting to move into the USA in record numbers. Our Country will boom, but we have to get rid of the Biden 'Overhang.'" aue/bgs......

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