The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed its growth forecasts globally, warning that tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump are creating a “major negative shock” worldwide. The IMF is projecting the US to be the hardest hit among advanced economies. Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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