U.S. skips global U.N. meeting aimed at raising trillions to combat poverty

Many countries face escalating debt burdens, declining investments, decreasing international aid and increasing trade barriers. Read More

‘Not something to celebrate’: As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can the UN survive？

The United Nations, a collaborative global dream built into reality out of the ashes of World War II, marks its 80th anniversary this month. There’s little to celebrate. Its clout on the world stage ... Read More

US skips global UN meeting aimed at raising trillions of dollars to combat poverty

Leaders of many of the world’s nations, but not the United States, gathered Monday in Spain to tackle the growing gap between rich and poor nations and try to drum up trillions of dollars needed to ... Read More

U.S. News Decision Points | U.S. News - U.S. News & World Report

The notion that the security umbrella of the U.S. and its world-leading economy can and should provide a stable foundation for global growth is, at best, being called into question. Read More

Real-Time Collapse: China’s Economy Is Falling Apart Before Our Eyes - MSN

Once hailed as the world’s unstoppable economic engine, China is now facing a perfect storm: collapsing real estate giants, shrinking exports, soaring youth unemployment, and mounting local debt. Read More

The U.S. set the global order after WWII. Trump has other plans

From the ashes of World War II, President Harry Truman helped create global institutions that have defined international order. President Trump is moving aggressively to scale back that U.S. role. Read More

Global Economic Leaders Gathering in U.S. Confront Trump’s New World Order

The I.M.F. and World Bank are holding their spring meetings as President Trump’s trade war upends the global economy. By Alan Rappeport Reporting from Washington Global economic leaders are ... Read More

IMF forecasts slower U.S. economic growth in 2025, pointing to escalating trade war - CBS News

The U.S. economy will grow 1.8% this year, the IMF said in its latest World Economic Outlook, down 0.9% from January and a full percentage point from last year's projection of 2.8%. Growth for ... Read More

Tariff talks begin between U.S. and Chinese officials in Geneva as the world looks for signs of hope - NBC News

GENEVA — The U.S. treasury secretary and America’s top trade negotiator began talks with high-ranking Chinese officials in Switzerland Saturday aiming to de-escalate a dispute that threatens ... Read More