IMF projections suggest surging U.S. tariffs will weaken global economy, push up inflation

The 2025 World Bank Group/IMF Spring Meetings have opened in Washington, DC. The annual event runs through April 26. U.S. tariffs, and their impact on the global economic will be an important focus of this year's meetings. According to projections to be released this week by the International Monetary Fund, surging U.S. tariffs will weaken the global economy and push up inflation in 2025.