Global Economy News
LAST UPDATE: July 1, 2025
Clarke calls for more efforts to deal with debt restructuring
Jamaica Observer
IMF Deputy Managing Director Dr. Nigel Clarke emphasized at the Financing for Development Conference (FFD4) in Seville that the international community must strengthen debt restructuring mechanisms—ensuring timely and adequate relief for countries burdened by unsustainable debt.
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Clarke cautioned that global uncertainties—such as trade policy volatility and reduced development assistance—intensify fiscal pressure on developing nations. He urged coordinated action involving domestic reforms, enhanced public financial management, and improved international cooperation via frameworks like the Common Framework and Sovereign Debt Roundtable.
US narrows trade focus to secure deals before Donald Trump’s tariff deadline
U.S. trade officials are focusing on narrow, country-by-country deals to finalize before the July 9 tariff deadline, avoiding broader structural agreements for now (reuters.com).
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This approach signals a shift toward tactical wins rather than sweeping reforms, maintaining leverage with a looming deadline. It shows realism over ambition as markets await phased deals.
China ready to discuss tariffs and subsidies with US at WTO
China stated it is prepared to engage in WTO-level talks with the U.S. on tariffs and subsidies, aiming to address trade friction through multilateral channels.
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This diplomatic pivot allows both powers to de-escalate tensions while preserving WTO mechanisms—potentially easing pressure ahead of the upcoming tariff deadline.
US faces greatest economic risk in global trade war: BOK
South Korea’s central bank (BOK) warned that the U.S. stands to lose most economically if global trade war retaliation increases, given its high exposure to reciprocal tariffs .
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This caution from Asia’s economy highlights systemic global risk: escalating protectionism could undercut U.S. export sectors and complicate Fed policy amid growth concerns.
USAID cuts threaten 14 mn extra deaths by 2030, warns study
A Lancet study finds that proposed cuts to USAID funding could result in over 14 million additional deaths by 2030, reversing decades of progress in global health .
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The analysis underlines how fiscal retrenchment in global aid may carry grave humanitarian consequences, raising questions about long-term U.S. leadership and ethical responsibilities abroad.
IDB to boost climate finance support by at least $11 billion
The Inter-American Development Bank announced a plan to increase climate finance by $11 billion over the next five years through grants, loans, and guarantees.
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This marks a significant step in scaling climate action in Latin America. It reflects a growing alignment between development finance and climate resilience goals amid rising environmental urgency.
