U.S. growth forecast cut sharply by OECD as Trump tariffs sour global outlook
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on Tuesday downgraded its growth forecasts for both the U.S. and global economy.
The U.S. growth outlook was revised to just 1.6% this year and 1.5% in 2026.
Tariffs and policy uncertainty were among the key factors cited by the OECD to explain the reductions.
“The global outlook is becoming increasingly challenging,” the report said. “Substantial increases in barriers to trade, tighter financial conditions, weaker business and consumer confidence and heightened policy uncertainty will all have marked adverse effects on growth prospects if they persist.”