IMF forecasts global slowdown: 'The economy is entering a new era,' says chief economist
- Posted on April 22, 2025
- By Le Monde
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IMF forecasts global slowdown: 'The economy is entering a new era,' says chief economist

The International Monetary Fund has revised its global growth projections downward to 2.8% in 2025 and 3% in 2026. The main reasons are the tariff hikes initiated by Donald Trump and the uncertainties they create. In an interview with Le Monde, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas argues that the trade system needs an overhaul.