US Economy Grows 6.4 Percent in Q1

US Economy Grows 6.4 Percent in Q1
The CMA CGM Argentina arrives at PortMiami, Fla., on April 6, 2021. Lynne Sladky/AP Photo
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WASHINGTON—The U.S. economy grew at a solid 6.4 percent rate in the first three months of this year.

The Commerce Department said Thursday that growth in the gross domestic product, the country’s total output of goods and services, was unchanged from two previous estimates. It came after growth at a rate of 4.3 percent in the fourth quarter.