“US may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring effect of Doge [sic] cuts
..could potentially complicate or distort a fundamental measure of the US economy’s health. Govt spending is traditionally incl in GDP because changes in taxes, spending, deficits & regulations by govt can affect the path of overall growth. GDP reports already incl extensive details on govt spending, offering a level of transparency for economists”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/03/trump-government-spending-gdp-doge