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Q2 2025

Rank Countries 2025 GDP $ Trillions Estimated 2025 GDP growth % of GDP related to Construction Comments
1 USA 29.5 2.9% 9% - 11% We could be on the verge of a trade war between the US & China, the world’s (2) largest economies. The AI expansion is here, just d how big will AI be? The data / call center construction sector is experiencing substantial growth fueled by AI, advance micro-chip production and technology companies. President Trump.is set to announce reciprocal tariffs in early April that could be an important first step toward fixing longstanding U.S. problems with trade and manufacturing.
2 CHINA 19.3 4.5% 11% - 15% A potential trade war with the US will seriously impact the Chines economy & construction sector. Latest indications are emerging that China’s economy & construction sector are experiencing a serious slowdown. The Chinese Government contributed to this problem by providing low-cost loans that sparked an oversupply of new homes & office facilities. Construction expenditures are expected to remain subdued for the next 12 months. Relations with its neighbors & USA are very strained. The halcyon days of 6% &7% GDP growth appear to be gone.
3 INDIA 5.6 5.5% 12% - 16% The Indian economy is one of the fastest growing out of the world’s major countries. Assisted by government initiatives / investment programs, major Fortune 500 consumer goods investments India’s construction industry is forecast to experience dynamic growth in the next 12 months. India has overtaken China in as the world’s most populated country in 2025, with a population of 1.45 billion. The military standoff between India and China in the northern Himalayan region is tenuous and threatening, with troops positioned in close proximity to each other, both countries are claiming sovereignty of the disputed border area. India and China are serious rivals, this border issue could turn out to be a “ticking timebomb” now and in the future.
4 GERMANY 4.7 0.4% 9% - 11% The German economy has struggled for the last 5+ years (perhaps the lengthiest decline since the East / West 1990’s one Germany reunification). The war in Ukraine, emigration issues & a general malaise has gripped Germany. Problems could be on the horizon as Germany’s newly elected Chancellor has from day one to criticizes President Trump’s policies. The US is considering relocating 25,000 troops and moving back to the US or moving them to Hungary. Germanys lawmakers have voted for a historic $500 billion budget to be spent on new military & infrastructure projects.
5 JAPAN 4.2 0.3% 9% - 11% Still slow going, similar to the last 7 years, Japan construction sector similar to the overall economy is basically underperforming.
6 UK 3.6 0.9% 9% - 11% The UK construction industry is contending with a major slowdown, with many capital projects delayed or worse cancelled. Some industry experts believe that 2025 construction expenditures will fall by 5% to 15% from 2024 levels. Immigration is a hot potato; Ukraine & dealing with President Trump are some of the challenges.
7 FRANCE 3.3 1.3% 9% - 11% Still slow going, similar to the last 7 + years Immigration is a big issue; Ukraine V Russia & dealing with President Trump are some of the issues to deal with in 2025.
8 ITALY 2.4 0.7% 9% - 12% New Prime Minister / leadership could stir the pot & improve the economy & construction sector.
9 BRAZIL 2.3 3.8% 9% - 12% Political issues, wary of USA. The country exports three times more to China than to the US, insulating it from potential tariff threats under a returning Donald Trump.
10 CANADA 2.3 1.5% 9% - 11% Canada is a significant exporter of construction products to the USA; future tariffs & trade disputes could stymie future construction / economic growth in 2025. dealing with President Trump is a major issue for the new Prime Minister.
11 RUSSIA 2.2 3.2% 11% - 14% US & Russia discuss Ukraine peace proposals / cease-fire in Saudi Arabia, these talks could see the start of the end of this 3+ year conflict will see a big improvement in the Russian economy.
12 MEXIC0 2.1 1.7% 10% - 13% Mexico is a major supplier of construction material to the US. Possible US tariffs, drug cartels, border issues & dealing with President Trump are the 2025 challenges facing Mexican economy & construction sector.