The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has sharply reduced its economic growth predictions for the United States and the world, citing a range of destabilizing factors — most notably, Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff stance.

According to the OECD’s latest projections, U.S. economic growth is now expected to reach only 1.6% in 2025, down from the 2.2% forecast made just a few months ago. The outlook for 2026 is even more subdued, with a projected growth rate of 1.5%.

This downgrade reflects several key issues weighing on the U.S. economy: the continued uncertainty surrounding Trump’s tariff strategy, a shrinking federal workforce, reduced immigration, and elevated anxiety around economic policy decisions.

The impact isn’t limited to the U.S. — global economic g

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