Third Quarter GDP Hits Two-Year High at 4.3%, Fueled by Strong Spending and Exports

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annualized rate of 4.3 percent in the third quarter of 2025 (July–September), according to the initial estimate released December 23, 2025, by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). This marks an acceleration from the 3.8 percent growth recorded in the second quarter of 2025 and […]

DelBene Hears from Washington Brewers on Rising Tariff Costs

REDMOND, WA – Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) hosted a roundtable with local brewers and industry leaders at Postdoc Brewing in Redmond to discuss how current trade and tariff policies are impacting Washington’s craft beer industry. Tariffs on imported aluminum and steel have driven up costs for small breweries that rely on kegs, cans, and specialized […]

US economy surges in Q2 of 2025, exceeding expectations

The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 3.0% in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing economists’ expectations and signaling robust economic momentum driven by private-sector activity. Consumer spending accelerated, inflation cooled, and real disposable income rose, while manufacturing and auto output posted significant gains. Despite concerns over trade policies and tariffs, the economy […]