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Howard Lutnick: “I think we're going to grow over 5%.”

Featuring: Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Commerce | National

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Published | Video Starts at 12:41

The US government and our US GDP grew 4.3% in the third quarter. The shutdown is going to mess with the, with the fourth quarter. But now we're in the first quarter of 2026, I think we're going to grow over 5%. I think businesses in America are excited to invest in America and are coming in Gangbusters to America. (12:41–12:44)

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Predicts U.S. economic growth over 5% in the first quarter of 2026.

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