The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded global economic growth due to uncertainty over the impact of US President Donald Trump’s trade war. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is on track for its worst April since the Great Depression, reflecting growing concerns among investors.
According to Roben Farzad, host of the podcast “Full Disclosure,” the IMF warns that the ongoing trade tensions are creating uncertainty and slowing down economic growth worldwide.
Meanwhile, in other news, a Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia has returned from El Salvador to demand the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported there in March.
In Illinois, a long-standing water crisis continues, with a proposed pipeline solution from Lake Michigan raising questions about access to the Great Lakes’ water supply.
The IMF’s downgrade serves as another warning sign of the economic impact of Trump’s trade policies. As investors and policymakers navigate these uncertain times, it remains to be seen how global growth will recover.
Source: https://www.npr.org/2025/04/22/1246322285/here-now-anytime-04-22-2025