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IMF slashes global growth forecast citing US tariffs and trade disruption

IMF slashes global growth forecast citing US tariffs and trade disruption

The International Monetary Fund warns of a significant economic slowdown as US tariffs and Middle East volatility trigger market instability and rising energy costs.

Business ·9 Jul 2026, 00:05 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
Trump Threatens to Impose 100% Tariff on European Countries Over Tech Taxes

Trump Threatens to Impose 100% Tariff on European Countries Over Tech Taxes

President Trump has vowed to impose 100% import tariffs on any European country that implements a digital services tax on American technology companies.

Politics ·27 Jun 2026, 15:03 ·Marcus Hale 3 min read