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Trump's policies create uncertainty for global trade and economy and trade. China’s economy remains vulnerable to escalating trade conflicts.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariff proposal is rattling global markets and intensifying fears of a broader economic slowdown in the second half of 2025.

Europe and Japan's trade deals with the U.S. may lead to economic slowdowns, while China increasingly relies on domestic consumption.

As the second half of 2025 unfolds, signs of economic slowdown are becoming more evident in major global economies, driven by tariff pressures, geopolitical tensions, and structural challenges. 

Rising tensions in the Middle East and uneven recoveries across major economies are casting a shadow over the global economic outlook, with energy prices, inflation, and trade stability hanging in the balance.

Tariff pressures on the U.S. and Japan are set to intensify in late 2025 amid trade tensions, inflation, and shifting policies. China faces mounting risks of a deeper slowdown without fresh stimulus, as exports weaken and consumer confidence erodes.

The trade war poses risks to global economies, prompting central banks, including the US Fed and ECB, to consider rate cuts. China faces challenges despite the stimulus, while Thailand's GDP growth may decline.

IMF downgrades growth forecasts for major economies amid mounting trade policy uncertainty and weakening global demand.