The World Bank has revised its 2025 global growth forecast to 2.3%, pointing to growing trade barriers and intensifying tariff disputes between major economies. This represents the slowest global growth rate in a non-recession year since the 1960s, raising serious concerns about how political choices shape economic outcomes.<br />At Swiss International University (SIU)—with campuses in Zurich, Dubai, Bishkek, Luzern, Riga, and London—we see this not only as a signal of caution but as a critical learning opportunity.<br />Where Politics Meets the Economy<br />This economic deceleration stems not from a typical downturn, but from politically driven trade conflicts. Tariffs affecting hundreds of billions in global commerce are prompting companies to delay investment, slow hiring, and reconsider cross-border strategies. Political actions—once distant from market dynamics—are now directly steering economic conditions.<br />Leading economists emphasize that today’s fiscal choices must tread a narrow path. While stimulus may help, excessive spending risks inflation or debt instability, especially in developing nations.<br />At SIU, we continue to examine these shifts in the global economy—and prepare our students to understand and respond to them effectively.<br />Learn more about our international programs:<br />https://www.swissuniversity.com/<br /><br />#PoliticalEconomy #TradeWars #GlobalGrowth #SIUInsights #FuturePolicymakers<br />
