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IMF Warns Trump's Tariffs Could Trigger Global Recession

4/25/2025

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IMF Warns Recession

The International Monetary Fund has sounded the alarm: President Trump's tariffs could drag global economic growth down to 2.8% this year, with the U.S. limping along at just 1.8%. As consumer and business confidence plummets, fears of a recession loom large, with companies like Merck bracing for increased costs that threaten their operations and pricing.

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Trump's Economic Dilemma

A recent AP-NORC poll shows a growing skepticism towards President Trump's economic policies, as fears of recession and rising prices loom large. Approximately 60% of Americans feel that his tariffs have gone too far, shaking consumer confidence. Major companies like Procter & Gamble are bracing for price increases and dwindling profits amid these escalating trade tensions.

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IMF Warns Recession

The International Monetary Fund has sounded the alarm: President Trump's tariffs could drag global economic growth down to 2.8% this year, with the U.S. limping along at just 1.8%. As consumer and business confidence plummets, fears of a recession loom large, with companies like Merck bracing for increased costs that threaten their operations and pricing.

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