IMF Cuts Growth Forecast on Tariffs
The IMF trimmed its 2025 global growth outlook to 2.2 percent, blaming U.S.–China tariff escalation and currency volatility. South Korea added evidence of slowdown, reporting exports down 5.2 percent in April’s first 20 days.
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