McDonald's has had the largest sales since the Covid peak, driven by widespread concerns about the U.S. economy.

The world's largest burger chain has revenue in U.S. stores for at least one year in the first three months of 2025, while in the same period in 2024, as customer visits decline.

This is the biggest drop in similar sales in the U.S. since late June 2020 when many pandemic restrictions remain.

CEO Chris Kempczinski said clients “treat to deal with uncertainty” but assured investors that the company could “even the toughest in market conditions.”

McDonald's has been working for months after facing backlash from rising prices, especially low-income families, trying to reignite its business.

The company's latest sales decline coincides with a contraction in the U.S. economy, which saw a contraction year of 0.3% in the first three months of 2025.

It marks a first quarter decline since 2022.

These figures reflect Donald Trump’s presidency for only two months – many companies and consumers are confused by the damage announced by his tariffs – but his April 2 “Liberation Day” tariff plan did not

During the same three-month period, the downturn in McDonald's U.S. sales also dragged down overall revenue, even with sales growth in Japan, Australia and the Middle East, down 1%.

"Today's consumers are struggling with uncertainty, but they can always rely on McDonald's (...) to get great value," said Mr. Kempczinski.

He added: “McDonald’s has a 70-year legacy of innovation, leadership and agility, all of which give us confidence in our ability to drive the toughest market conditions and gain market share.”

Since Trump began revealing and executing his tariff plan, businesses have had various reactions, which are taxes that a person or company pays for purchases from overseas.

This week, tech giant Intel said costs would rise, and a recession is more likely due to Trump’s tariffs.

Sportswear brand Adidas said they will raise prices in the United States for popular coaches including the gazelle and Samba.

Meanwhile, due to US trade policy, delivery giant DHL suspended delivery worth more than $800 (£603) after negotiations on customs Luce.

Trump and his allies said the policies would help provide more work for the U.S. as the company's underlying factories and operations are to avoid new taxes.

However, many companies and economists say this will be difficult to achieve and could mean job losses and economic pain at least in the short term.

Trump responded to yesterday's economic figures, saying he needed "a little time" - saying the figures reflect the "Biden economy" as a reference to the former president.