With a GDP of $29.17 trillion (£23.26tn) in 2024, based on growth of 2.8%, the mighty US economy makes up a whopping 26.5% share of the global total. Though its piece of the pie has almost halved since 1960, the US still leads the world in international trade, financial services, military spending, technological innovation and many other economic activities.

President Trump promises to Make America Great Again, but he has his work cut out in reducing government debt and the country's reliance on China. Meanwhile, the tariffs he's threatening to impose could backfire, leading to supply-chain disruptions and higher prices all round.

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The global economy is worth $110 trillion. How big is your country’s share?