IMF still assessing macroeconomic implications of US tariffs

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Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva acknowledges risk to global outlook at time of sluggish growth
Says results of assessment will be shared in World Economic Outlook at IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in late April

IMF Managing Director

Kristalina Georgieva

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday stated that they are still assessing the macroeconomic implications of the announced US tariff measures, whilst acknowledging that the move represents a significant risk to the global outlook at a time of sluggish growth.

In a statement, she noted: “We are still assessing the macroeconomic implications of the announced tariff measures, but they clearly represent a significant risk to the global outlook at a time of sluggish growth.”

She stated that it is important to avoid steps that could further harm the world economy. “We appeal to the United States and its trading partners to work constructively to resolve trade tensions and reduce uncertainty.”

“We will share the results of our assessment in the World Economic Outlook, which will be published at the time of the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings later this month,” she added.

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