US economy grows at fastest rate in four years in 2 quarter of 2018

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US economy grows at fastest rate in four years in 2 quarter of 2018

The United States economy grew at its fastest pace in nearly four years, during the second quarter of this year, according to official government numbers.

GDP reached an annual rate of 4.1 percent, in the April to June quarter. It has provided a boost to President Trump’s case to the American public that his policies are responsible.

CGTN’s Daniel Ryntjes reports.


Heather Long, Washington Post Economics Correspondent discusses the U.S. second quarter growth rate

CGTN’s Rachelle Akuffo spoke to Heather Long, Washington Post Economics Correspondent about the United States’ strong 4.1 percent growth in the second quarter.