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IMF Warns of Protectionism's Toll on Growth
20 Nov
Summary
- Global economy faces slowest growth since 2009.
- Advanced economies project 1.4% growth by 2030.
- Leaders from US and China to miss G20 meeting.

The International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning regarding the global economic outlook, forecasting the slowest growth for the G20 economies since the 2009 financial crisis. With a projected growth rate of just 2.9% for 2030, the report highlights significant headwinds from escalating protectionism and pervasive policy uncertainty.
Advanced economies within the G20 are expected to see particularly sluggish growth, with a forecast of only 1.4% by 2030. In contrast, emerging markets are anticipated to perform better, projecting 3.9% growth. This comes as key leaders, including those from the United States and China, are set to miss the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa.
The IMF urges G20 nations to collaborate on reducing trade barriers and fostering policy clarity. The report suggests adopting transparent trade policy roadmaps and avoiding restrictive elements in trade deals to mitigate risks and improve the global economic trajectory.




