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UN Projects Global GDP Growth Slowing to 2.7% by 2026

1/9/2026

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  • The United Nations projects global GDP growth of 2.7% in 2026, down from 2025, due to higher tariffs by the United States and geopolitical tensions.
  • Global growth is expected to rise to 2.9% in 2027.
  • The United States is projected to grow by 2.0% in the current year and by 1.9% in 2025.
  • Japan is projected to grow 0.9% in 2026.
  • China is forecast to grow 4.6% in 2026.