Economic Outlook: Building Resilience And Capacity In A Disrupted World

A World Disrupted by U.S. Policy Shifts and Uncertainty

In a period of only months, actions by the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump have disrupted U.S. trade, foreign and economic policies, and created exceptional uncertainty for the U.S. and global economies and financial markets.

Questions about the strategy and end game of the President for the rules that govern international trade and investment are forcing governments, businesses and investors worldwide to reassess their own strategies and relationships.

A "tough on China" policy was largely expected, but statements and actions by the President drawing into question the foundational terms of relationships with even the strongest U.S. allies have caused intense global unease.