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Ernie Tedeschi, industry influencer, discusses how the impact of artificial intelligence capital expenditures on U.S. GDP growth may be limited by the use of imported components and equipment.
Tedeschi explains that, although AI-related capex is increasing, much of it involves imports that do not directly add to U.S. GDP growth. These imports, however, are included in U.S. final demand figures.
Tedeschi has recently raised questions about the need for an OER-consistent Consumer Price Index, citing historical consistency in the PCE index. He also reported that U.S. grocery store margins averaged 2.7 percent in 2025, reaching near 25-year lows. The economist continues to monitor trends affecting household costs and price measurements.