IMF warns Trump tariffs are fuelling uncertain global economic outlook

aljazeera.comPublished: 4/22/2025

Summary

The IMF warns of increased financial uncertainty from Trump’s tariffs raising the risk of a recession. This comes as global financial risks have worsened beyond previous warnings, with tariffs surging past 1930s levels seen during the Great Depression. Forecasts indicate weaker growth and higher chances of economic downturns in major regions like the U.S., Europe, and Latin America.