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The IMF issued a strong warning about the worldwide economic consequences of Donald Trump's forceful tariff policies which they called a "major negative shock" to the global economy. The International Monetary Fund reduced its 2025 global growth projections to 2.8% GDP in its World Economic Outlook report while lowering its forecast by 0.5% since January. The IMF predicted that increased tariffs together with rising trade uncertainty following Trump's April 2 policy changes would cause a short-term reduction in worldwide economic performance. The US economic growth rate is expected to decrease substantially from 2.7% to 1.8% and the UK's growth projection has dropped to 1.1%. World finance ministers will meet at the IMF spring meetings in Washington to tackle rising trade tensions before the organization issues this warning. UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves expressed optimism about Britain's growth prospects while noting that the UK leads European G7 nations in 2025 economic expansion yet recognized emerging worldwide economic difficulties. The IMF report demonstrates how businesses together with financial institutions have started to reduce investment and credit because of their cautious response to market uncertainty and trade restrictions. The organization confirmed that trade restrictions have reached their highest point since the last century even though there has been a brief halt in US tariff increases. The emerging economies face elevated debt risks and decreased international funding opportunities because of both reduced aid programs and stricter financial market conditions. The IMF predicts that vulnerable nations will experience negative effects on their growth and living standards because of these painful fiscal adjustments. Financial market volatility has increased while the US dollar weakens according to the IMF which now predicts a 40% probability of a US recession. The IMF promotes international collaboration to reduce trade conflicts which will shield sensitive economies.

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