<h1>Global lender sees slightly stronger growth but warns US import duties raise business uncertainty, inflation, hiring, and trade risks -risk -outlook -impact</h1> The international lending agency projects slightly stronger US and global growth than recently forecast but notes that extensive import duties imposed by the US administration continue to pose economic and regulatory risks. Tariff measures have so far been mitigated by exemptions, front-loaded imports and supply-chain rerouting, yet the agency warns duties increase business uncertainty, may raise core inflation, slow hiring, and ultimately be passed to consumers. The outlook signals potential for market volatility, altered trade flows, and further policy or retaliatory measures, with implications for corporate planning, compliance, contract performance and potential litigation or dispute resolution.