United Nations predicts slower global growth due to U.S. tariffs, trade tensions, and rising costs.

The United Nations predicts slower global economic growth this year and next due to increased U.S. tariffs and rising trade tensions. The forecasted growth rates are 2.4% for 2025 and 2.5% for 2026, down by 0.4 percentage points each from January projections. The slowdown is affecting most countries, with the poorest and least developed nations hit hardest. The U.S. growth is expected to drop from 2.8% in 2024 to 1.6% in 2025.