Global uncertainty and trade risks slow Finland’s economic recovery

Finland’s economy is set to grow just 0.6% in 2025, according to a forecast published by Pellervo Economic Research (PTT), which warns that international instability and rising trade barriers are stifling recovery both at home and abroad.

Despite low inflation, a rebound in construction, and signs of improving consumer purchasing power, the national economy remains constrained by geopolitical tensions, policy uncertainty in the United States, and high public deficits driven by defence spending.