US tariffs, Chinese competition & limited fiscal space keep EBRD economies 'under pressure'

25/09/2025 09:50 France 24

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) released its latest growth projections this Thursday, outlining the challenges facing the economies in which the development bank operates. From the impact of US tariffs, to intensifying Chinese competition on exports by way of Ukraine's wartime economy and the fiscal troubles facing countries in sub-Saharan Africa, we discuss it all with the EBRD's chief economist, Beata Javorcik.

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DR Congo president warns of 'silent genocide' in the east at UN Assembly

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Denmark reports second wave of drone-related airport disruptions

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25/09/2025 09:22 France 24

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24/09/2025 17:50 France 24

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24/09/2025 14:11 France 24

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24/09/2025 13:10 France 24

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