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Wiiw Forecast: Central and Eastern Europe Remain on Solid Growth Path Despite Trump’s Tariffs
Despite mounting global trade tensions, Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe (CESEE) economies are set to maintain strong growth in 2025, according to the latest Spring Forecast published by the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw). The report highlights the region’s resilience in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s protectionist policies and broader global uncertainties.
The wiiw Spring Forecast projects a robust future for Central and Eastern Europe, driven by strong internal dynamics, even as global uncertainties pose significant challenges. / Picture: © Wikimedia Commons /Samotny Wędrowiec, CC BY-SA 3.0
While the eurozone economy is expected to grow by a mere 0.7% in 2025, the EU member states of CESEE are projected to expand at an average rate of 2.5%, with growth accelerating to 2.8% in 2026. "The direct trade links with the United States are limited, and the negative spillovers from Germany’s export-driven economy are likely to remain contained," explained Richard Grieveson,…
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