Thanks to Trump's policies, the United States economy grew by 4.3% year-on-year in the third quarter

The United States economy once again surprised on the upside and posted year-on-year growth of 4.3% in the third quarter of 2025, the fastest pace of the last two years. The official data confirm a solid and sustained recovery, driven by the dynamism of domestic consumption, business investment, and a more favorable fiscal and trade framework promoted by President Donald Trump.

According to the report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) far exceeded market projections and improved on the 3.8% growth recorded in the previous quarter. The performance reinforces the perception that the U.S. economy is maintaining strong momentum, even in a challenging global context.

Strong consumption and confidence in the real economy

Consumer spending, the main driver of growth, advanced at an annualized rate of 3.5%, reflecting greater household confidence and a real economy in expansion. Services related to health, tourism, and international travel stood out in particular, sectors that showed a clear reactivation.

This behavior responds, in part, to a more predictable macroeconomic environment, with positive expectations regarding income, employment, and future tax relief, one of the central pillars of Trump's economic agenda.

More flexible trade policy and stimulus for production

One of the key factors behind the growth was the reduction of the most punitive tariffs, which allowed a significant improvement in foreign trade. Net exports contributed 1.6 percentage points to GDP growth, consolidating the United States' role as a central player in global trade.

This pragmatic shift in trade policy strengthened the competitiveness of U.S. companies and helped stabilize supply chains, favoring productive activity.

Private investment and artificial intelligence at record levels

Business investment grew 2.8%, driven by a strong increase in the purchase of technological equipment. In particular, investment in data centers for artificial intelligence reached a historic record, positioning the United States as the undisputed leader in innovation and technological development.

This process reflects a future-oriented economy, with private capital betting on long-term growth under clear rules and appropriate incentives.

Support from the Federal Reserve and positive outlook

The Federal Reserve's projections support this scenario. Its chair, Jerome Powell, highlighted the combination of favorable fiscal policy, sustained consumption, and strong technological investment as the pillars of the expected growth for 2026.

In that context, the central bank foresees only one rate cut next year, a sign of confidence in economic strength.

Indicators that confirm structural strength

Beyond traditional GDP, final sales to private domestic purchasers, a more precise indicator of domestic demand, grew 3%, the largest increase in a year. Meanwhile, Gross Domestic Income (GDI) rose 2.4%, confirming that growth is measured not only in spending but also in the generation of real income.

Taken together, the data reinforce the idea that the U.S. economy is going through a phase of genuine expansion, with solid foundations and a clear impact from the pro-growth policies driven by Donald Trump.