WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy accelerated last quarter at an annual rate of 4.1 percent, the government estimated Friday, as consumers spent tax-cut money, businesses stepped up investment and exporters rushed to ship their goods ahead of retaliatory tariffs.
US economy grew at a brisk 4.1 percent rate last quarter
Exporters rush to ship goods ahead of retaliatory tariffs
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