<h1>UN global GDP growth forecast amid higher US tariffs and trade uncertainty, slowing 2026 outlook despite easing inflation</h1> A UN report projects global GDP growth at 2.7% in 2026 (down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025), citing the economic effects of higher US tariffs, geopolitical uncertainty and persistent structural weaknesses. It forecasts a gradual rise to 2.9% in 2027, while noting that resilience to tariff shocks has been supported by consumer spending and easing inflation. Regional projections include broadly steady growth in the US (about 2.0% in 2026), slower growth in the EU (about 1.4% in 2026) linked to export dampening from tariffs and uncertainty, and constrained Japanese exports. A reported temporary easing of US-China trade tensions via targeted tariff reductions and a one-year truce is stated to stabilise confidence.