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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Edith M. Lederer

UN forecasts slower global economic growth following Trump's tariffs and trade tensions

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The United Nations on Thursday forecast slower global economic growth this year and next, pointing to the impact of the surge in U.S. tariffs and increasing trade tensions.

U.N. economists also cited the volatile geopolitical landscape and threats of rising production costs, supply chain disruptions and financial turbulence.

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