U.S., global economic outlook worsens in the face of Trump's tariffs, IMF says

Los Angeles Times - 22/04
The outlook for the U.S. and global economies this year and next has significantly worsened in the wake of President Trump’s tariffs.

WASHINGTON — The outlooks for the U.S. and global economies have significantly worsened in the wake of President Trump’s tariffs and the uncertainty they have created, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.

The IMF said that the global economy will grow just 2.8% this year, down from its forecast in January of 3.3%, according to its latest World Economic Outlook. And in 2026,...
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