US economy grows 3% in third quarter despite twin hurricanes
by Dominic Rushe in New York from Economics | The Guardian on (#368C0)
- Figures beat forecasts and come despite hiring slump after Irma and Harvey
- Trump pushing radical tax plan that he says will spur growth further
The US economy shook off the impact of two major hurricanes in the third quarter growing at a robust 3%, the commerce department reported Friday.
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