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Trump's Tariffs Spark Global Recession Fears Amid Trade Shifts

7/27/2025

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President Trump will impose significant tariffs: 30% on the EU and Mexico, and 50% on Brazil, starting August 1, 2025.
The OECD forecasts global growth to decline to 2.3% in 2025, heightening recession concerns.
Japan's trade agreement, pending parliamentary approval, includes a $550 billion U.S. investment and a 75% increase in rice imports.
Japan's mixed reactions highlight worries about economic effects and political stability amid rising prices and stagnant wages.

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President Trump will impose significant tariffs: 30% on the EU and Mexico, and 50% on Brazil, starting August 1, 2025.
The OECD forecasts global growth to decline to 2.3% in 2025, heightening recession concerns.
Japan's trade agreement, pending parliamentary approval, includes a $550 billion U.S. investment and a 75% increase in rice imports.
Japan's mixed reactions highlight worries about economic effects and political stability amid rising prices and stagnant wages.