Winning. Economy grows 2.1% in the fourth quarter as GDP gets boost from falling trade deficit.

Winning. Economy grows 2.1% in the fourth quarter as GDP gets boost from falling trade deficit. Even with the roadblocks, the economy continues to grow. Sweet.

The numbers: The U.S. economy grew slightly faster than 2% in the final three months of 2019, aided by a  plunge in imports and a resurgent housing market. The modest rate of growth likely foreshadows what lies ahead.  Edited.