IMF chief says US tariffs a 'significant risk' to global economy

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Trump tariffs pose 'significant risk' to global economy, says IMF

MANILA, Philippines — The World Bank called on the United States and countries slapped with President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs to ease trade tensions. The  multilateral lender’s chief described Washington’s levies as a cause of great risk and uncertainty. “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 gro…

Bank of Italy Cuts 2025 Outlook in Wake of Trump’s Tariffs

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WTO and IMF warn of global trade disruptions a new U.S. tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump's newly announced tariffs, set to take effect Saturday, impose a 10 percent baseline on all imports, with additional levies targeting nations with the largest trade deficits.

US tariffs risk to global economy – IMF

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said new US tariffs “clearly represent a significant risk to the global outlook” and urged Washington to work with its trade partners. The statement was the first from the IMF chief after President Donald Trump’s latest worldwide tariff salvo deepened a trade war that many fear will invite global

The US government has imposed significant import tariffs on its trading partners. The IMF and WTO warn that this poses risks, especially in times of a stagnating economy.