A machine affixed with a “Made in the U.S.A.” plate …

AP FILE PHOTO, OCT. 15, 2012 | published: March 1, 2013

A machine affixed with a “Made in the U.S.A.” plate is seen at the FesslerUSA apparel manufacturing plant in Orwigsburg, Pa. The U.S. economy grew at a 0.1 percent annual rate from October through December, the weakest performance in nearly two years, according to the Commerce Department’s latest calculations, released Thursday. But economists believe a steady housing rebound and solid spending by consumers and businesses are pushing growth higher in the current quarter.