The phrase "negative economic impact" refers to an adverse or unfavorable effect on a country's, region's, or businesses' economy. This can be due to various reasons such as recession, inflation, high unemployment rates, decrease in consumer spending, natural disasters, political instability, and other economic factors that lead to reduced growth, loss of income, increased debt, and decreased standard of living for individuals and businesses. The negative impact can be measured by a decline in GDP (Gross Domestic Product), decrease in consumer confidence, reduction in investments, and an overall slowdown in the economy.