Five Charts That Defined How the U.S. Economy Shifted in 2025

Five Charts That Defined How the U.S. Economy Shifted in 2025

In 2025, the U.S. economy didn’t simply cool or rebound but changed in ways that were visible in the data itself.
A shutdown distorted inflation, tariffs reset global trade, U.S. debt buyers quietly swapped places, and food prices surged. I pick five charts that captured how policy and politics reshaped the American economy in 2025.

U.S. imports from Mexico, Canada and China— explained in 3 charts

U.S. imports from Mexico, Canada and China— explained in 3 charts

Trump’s second presidency comes with a series of executive actions—most focusing on making the country more self-reliant, and reducing dependence on foreign economies. We delve into the data to uncover where China, Mexico, and Canada really stand as key trading partners of the U.S. — all in just 3 charts