The drop in GDP is attributed to contractions in personal consumption, exports, inventories, investment and spending by state and local governments.
The downturn in the second quarter came as states imposed lockdowns in March and April to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Although states began reopening in May and June, it was not enough to offset the dive in April, according to the estimates.
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