WEF Warns Geo-Economic Fragmentation Could Cost Global GDP $6.9 Trillion

The World Economic Forum has cautioned that the ongoing shift from globalization toward geo-economic fragmentation could reduce global GDP by as much as $6.9 trillion. This fracturing of the world economy is being driven primarily by rising nationalism and escalating trade disputes, especially between the United States and China. The trend is already inflating costs and causing measurable economic losses across multiple regions. Emerging markets are bearing the heaviest burden as multilateral institutions lose influence and effectiveness. Growing policy uncertainty is further discouraging business investment and hiring worldwide.