Global Growth to Slow in 2026 as Trump’s Tariffs Bite, UN Says

Global economic growth will slow down a little in 2026 as President Donald Trump’s tariffs have a more pronounced impact and geopolitical uncertainties spread, according to an annual United Nations assessment.

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025, the UN said in its World Situation and Prospects study released Thursday. By 2027, growth is expected to go back up to 2.9%.

Last year, the international economy was able to absorb the shock of tariffs that Trump imposed in April on most US trading partners, but ...