Global Markets Crash: Is a US Recession Unavoidable After Trump's Tariff Blitz?
Washington, D.C. | April 5, 2025 –
The global economy is reeling from the fallout of President Donald Trump’s surprise tariff announcement, with Wall Street suffering its worst week since the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts warn the US is now at risk of a full-blown recession, with ripple effects already shaking global markets.
According to JPMorgan Chief US Economist Michael Feroli, real GDP growth for 2025 is expected to contract by 0.3%, a sharp downgrade from earlier forecasts of 1.3% growth. He added, “This contraction is expected to depress hiring and could raise unemployment to 5.3%.”
Trump on April 2 launched a 10% baseline tariff on all imports, alongside harsher rates for nations like China (34%), India (26%), and the EU (20%). In retaliation, China slapped a 34% duty on American goods, escalating trade tensions to new heights.
Also Read: “They Played It Wrong, Panicked”: Trump Taunts China Amid Escalating Global Tariff War
“China played it wrong, they panicked — the one thing they cannot afford to do!” Trump posted on Truth Social.
Following China’s retaliation:
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged the growing economic risk but stopped short of promising immediate action:
“We face a highly uncertain outlook… it’s not clear what the appropriate path for monetary policy will be. We must wait and see.”
However, JP Morgan now predicts the Fed will start cutting rates by June, potentially slashing them to 2.75%-3% by January 2026.
Peter Tchir, head of macro strategies at Academy Securities, stated bluntly:
“We are rapidly heading towards a recession. The tariffs are a disaster—not just for the US, but globally.”
Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, warned of a “dark scenario” where:
He assigns a 15% probability to this severe outcome.
While economic uncertainty builds, Trump is pressuring the Fed to act faster. In a post laced with trademark flair, he declared:
“CUT INTEREST RATES, JEROME! Stop playing politics! Energy prices are down. Inflation is down. Eggs are down 69%! Jobs are UP. A BIG WIN for America.”
As the world grapples with Trump’s aggressive “reciprocal tariff” doctrine, economists warn that:
One thing is certain: the Trump tariffs have rewritten the global economic playbook—and the next chapters might be painful.
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