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Global economic outlook Q3 2025: tariffs toughen
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Report summary
The global economy faces a challenging adjustment as escalating trade tariffs reshape international commerce. While the first half of 2025 showed resilience in the face of mounting trade tensions, the full impact of protectionist policies is now beginning to materialise, setting the stage for subdued economic growth through 2026. In this insight, we outline our expectations for the global economy.
Table of contents
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Executive summary
- Tariffs toughen
- US: full impact of tariffs yet to emerge
- China: momentum slipping
- Transshipment clampdown
- Trade uncertainty will persist
- Europe: defence spending won’t revitalise the economy
- A new economic order?
Tables and charts
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US effective tariff rateGlobal GDP growthUS domestic demand growth
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US labour marketChina's growth indicatorsVietnam trade dataUS tariffs on key Asian economiesEU budget balances and defence spending
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