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All posts tagged developing countries

IMF downgrades U.S. outlook amid tariff uncertainty

IMF downgrades U.S. outlook amid tariff uncertainty

Posted on April 22, 2025April 23, 2025Author Deena ZaidiPosted in China, Japan, World economy, World Economy, World trade

IMF issued its steepest downgrade for the U.S. among advanced economies, citing rising tariff-related uncertainty and a heightened risk of recession. Global economic sentiment has dimmed, with the IMF now projecting a 37% chance of a U.S. downturn—up sharply from 25% just months ago.

Even with a 90-day pause, Trump’s tariffs are already hitting Asia. Two charts show the impact.

Even with a 90-day pause, Trump’s tariffs are already hitting Asia. Two charts show the impact.

Posted on April 14, 2025April 16, 2025Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Asia-Pacific, China, Graphs, Japan, United States of America, World economy, World Economy, World trade

President Trump’s new tariffs hit Asian exporters the hardest. With a 90-day pause in place, countries like Vietnam and Cambodia seek trade solutions amid rising U.S. trade deficits.

DEENA’s fundraiser

Posted on January 22, 2018November 5, 2020Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Ending Global Poverty

 Deena’s Fundraiser from Deena on Vimeo. Americans think as much as 25% of the federal budget goes to foreign aid and think it should be “slashed” to only 10%. But in reality, less than 1% of the federal budget goes to foreign aid. Millions of people live without basic necessities like clean water, proper…

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