Global Economic Slowdown: Trade Tensions and Tariffs Take Center Stage

In today's episode, we delve into the revised global growth forecasts for 2025, highlighting the impact of escalating trade tensions and new tariffs. Major institutions warn of increased recession risks, with the United States and China facing significant slowdowns. We explore how these developments are affecting economies worldwide and discuss potential mitigating factors that could alter the economic landscape. Join us for an in-depth analysis of the global economic outlook and the challenges ahead.

Sources:
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/economy/global-economy-under-strain-as-growth-forecast-slips-to-23-warns-un-trade-body
https://www.piie.com/blogs/realtime-economics/2025/policy-shocks-and-rising-uncertainty-are-weakening-global-outlook
https://blogs.cfainstitute.org/investor/2025/04/14/how-tariffs-and-geopolitics-are-shaping-the-2025-global-economic-outlook/
https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/booksp_e/trade_outlook25_e.pdf
https://www.piie.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/piie-projects-global-economy-track-outlook-has-deteriorated