U.S.tariffs and the global economy

06/06/2025 27 min

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Episode Synopsis

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and development, or OECD, has lowered its forecast for global economic growth from 3.4% in 2024 to 2.9% in both 2025 and 2026, partly due to tensions and uncertainties caused by recent U.S. tariffs. Meanwhile, the group expects U.S. growth will slow to just 1.6%this year. What are the key drivers behind the slowdown, and what do these tell us about the global future economic outlook? And what can countries do to navigate the growing uncertainty and maintain economic resilience?