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The Mounting Trade War: Legal, Economic, and Societal Implications of U.S.-China Tensions

The deepening trade conflict between the United States and China has evolved from a series of tit-for-tat tariffs into a broader economic standoff, with profound implications for global supply chains, labor markets, and international governance structures. A recent report by the American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham) warns that if tensions persist, a substantial number of Chinese exporters could experience significant employment losses, threatening not only China’s domestic stability but also broader global economic security (Reuters, 2025).

Tariffs and Tensions: Analyzing the Legal and Economic Implications of the IMF’s 2025 U.S. Growth Forecast Reduction

In April 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised its forecast for U.S. economic growth in 2025, reducing it from 2.7% to 1.8%. This significant downgrade was attributed primarily to escalating trade tensions and the imposition of sweeping tariffs by the United States under President Donald Trump's administration. The IMF also lowered its global growth forecast to 2.8%, citing similar concerns.