The US economy is leaving most other big rich countries in the dust so far in 2026, data shows New York PostU.S. economy grew 2% from January-March, recovering from federal shutdown; Iran war clouds outlook The Globe and MailTax refunds and AI boom have offset some US economic pain from Iran war and high gas prices, so far Toronto StarAI Saves the Trump Economy WSJU.S. Economy Grew 2 Percent in Early 2026 Even as War in Iran Began to Hit Energy Prices The New York Times