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    Global economic growth could slow to 2.3% due to trade tensions, says UN trade agency

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    Posted on April 16, 2025

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    Last updated: January 24, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    The UNCTAD projects global economic growth to slow to 2.3% by 2025 due to trade tensions, indicating a recessionary trend.

    Global Growth Slows to 2.3% Due to Trade Tensions: UNCTAD

    GENEVA (Reuters) - Global economic growth could slow to 2.3% as trade tensions and uncertainty drive a recessionary trend, the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) agency said on Wednesday.

       "Global growth is projected to slow to 2.3% in 2025, placing the world economy on a recessionary path," the UNCTAD said, citing a report it published on the trade and development outlook for this year.

    The global economy grew by 2.8% in 2024, according to the agency.

    (Reporting by Olivia Le Poidevin, Editing by Rachel More)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Global growth could slow to 2.3% by 2025.
    • •Trade tensions are contributing to economic uncertainty.
    • •UNCTAD warns of a recessionary trend.
    • •The global economy grew by 2.8% in 2024.
    • •The report highlights trade and development outlook.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Global economic growth could slow to 2.3% due to trade tensions, says UN trade agency

    1What is the main topic?

    The main topic is the projected slowdown of global economic growth to 2.3% by 2025 due to trade tensions, as reported by UNCTAD.

    2What does UNCTAD report suggest?

    The UNCTAD report suggests that global economic growth is slowing down due to trade tensions and uncertainty, leading to a potential recession.

    3How did the global economy perform in 2024?

    According to UNCTAD, the global economy grew by 2.8% in 2024.

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