Global growth to slow in 2026 as tariffs and geopolitical tensions rise, UN says

The United Nations forecast global economic growth of 2.7% this year, down from last year’s estimate, citing higher US tariffs, policy uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. UN economists see growth rising to 2.9% in 2027, still below the 2010–19 average of 3.2%. Growth is seen at 2.8% in 2025.