Business

Picture a fork in the road. One path leads to a neon-lit ‘Trade War Zone,’ where tariffs loom like trolls demanding gold. The other? A foggy trail labeled ‘Cooperation Forest,’ where progress hides in the mist. The IMF’s latest report is the ultimate GPS for this journey, complete with growth potholes, inflation quicksand, and a 30% chance of dragon attacks (aka recession). Choose wisely—your economy depends on it.

Just when you thought the U.S.-China tariff tussle couldn’t get more dramatic, enter Boeing—America’s aviation titan—now caught in the crossfire of this high-flying feud. In a summer blockbuster sequel-worthy move, China reacts, retaliating against U.S. tariffs of 145% on its goods.