Wrong reading. This is due to surge of imports

MSM doesn't tell you the whole story, but tries to influence your feelings. This is disgusting and why people don't trust them anymore. Comparing it to 2022:

https://cepr.net/publications/the-surge-in-imports-and-the-drop-in-gdp-offloading-the-ships-lined-up-offshore/

"Many people were struck by the 1.4 percent drop in GDP in the first quarter, with some reports suggesting this was the beginning of a recession. This is not the real story of the first quarter GDP, instead it looks like growth is continuing at a healthy rate."