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OECD Warns: Global Growth Slows Amid Tariff Impact

6/4/2025

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OECD Warns Slowdown

The OECD warns of a looming global growth slowdown, predicting a drop from 3.3% in 2024 to 2.9% in 2025 and 2026. President Trump's tariffs are disrupting supply chains and stifling business investment, leading to higher trade costs and inflation. Retail giants like Walmart and Target are already raising prices, affecting consumer confidence.

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Trump Sets Tariff Deadline

President Trump has issued a firm July 8 deadline for nations to present trade proposals to sidestep new tariffs. The U.S. Trade Representative is racing against time to forge customized agreements. Meanwhile, legal hurdles loom over the tariff landscape, as negotiations with crucial allies like India and the UK take shape.

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Historical Context

The OECD's warning of a global growth slowdown echoes past economic downturns, notably the Great Recession of 2008-2009. That crisis, driven by financial mismanagement and trade disruptions, led to widespread inflation and reduced consumer confidence. Similar patterns are emerging today, as rising tariffs and supply chain disruptions threaten economic stability, reminiscent of the protective measures that exacerbated the Great Depression in the 1930s.

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OECD Warns Slowdown

The OECD warns of a looming global growth slowdown, predicting a drop from 3.3% in 2024 to 2.9% in 2025 and 2026. President Trump's tariffs are disrupting supply chains and stifling business investment, leading to higher trade costs and inflation. Retail giants like Walmart and Target are already raising prices, affecting consumer confidence.

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