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Trump’s first year back in office was defined by hundreds of executive orders, a federal immigration crackdown and reshaping the White House

China’s economy met the government’s official growth target in 2025, with official figures showing real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 5%.

It came amid warnings that the tariffs could tip the UK’s fragile economy into a recession

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Uzbekistan’s GDP exceeded €133bn in 2025, supported by higher investment, rising exports, and growing domestic demand, while employment and household incomes continued to improve.

The German and French finance ministers said that the EU should be able to use all tools at its disposal if US president Donald Trump raises tariffs on European goods by 10% on 1 February.

China’s economy grew in line with official targets last year, yet economists warn that reliance on exports may not be enough to sustain growth in 2026.

Impartial platforms for public-private dialogue, such as the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, are increasingly vital for navigating this new era.

But the UK is expected to lag behind global growth which is projected at 3.3 per cent in 2026 and 3.2 per cent in 2027