AdvertisementBusinessThe economyTrump's America Opinion Fool’s gold: Trump is set to break his promise to America Stephen Bartholomeusz Senior business columnist August 3, 2026 — 11:58amAugust 3, 2026 — 11:58am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. The eurozone economy grew at an annualised rate of 1.8 per cent that quarter, while the US economy grew at 1.5 per cent. Canada, hit hard by Trump’s tariffs, grew its economy over the quarter at an annualised rate of 3.4 per cent. AP Europe’s growth rate was its fastest in more than a year, despite continuing energy shocks emanating from Trump’s war in the Middle East and his tariffs. A 1.5 per cent growth rate isn’t a disaster, but it’s hardly the “Golden Age”.