IMF’s Tepid Upgrade Masks Lingering Risks from Trump’s Tariffs and Global Uncertainty

As the International Monetary Fund adjusts its outlook upward for U.S. economic growth in 2025 and beyond, a deeper look reveals that America’s economy remains precariously balanced amid the ongoing impact of tariff policies initiated under President Trump. The IMF's slight upgrade to 2% growth masks the real story: while tariffs have not derailed the economy—as some predicted—their disruptive effects and attendant uncertainty continue to threaten long-term prosperity and national sovereignty. Is This Growth Real—or Just a Temporary Reprieve? The IMF notes that the tariff shock has been less severe than feared, thanks partly to preemptive actions by American businesses...