The International Monetary Fund has slashed its 2025 growth forecast for the US economy to 1.8%, a stark drop from the previous estimate of 2.7%. This marks the most severe downgrade since the 2008 financial crisis, underscoring mounting risks—trade tensions, stubborn inflation, and weakening consumer demand. The shift signals potential upheaval in the global economic order, with recent policy missteps amplifying vulnerabilities. Ripple effects may linger far longer than anticipated.