IMF Warns U.S. Tariffs Could Deepen Global Economic Strain
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that newly announced U.S. tariffs pose a “significant risk” to the global economy, particularly at a time of slow and fragile growth.
In a statement released today, Georgieva stressed the need for constructive dialogue between the U.S. and its trading partners to avoid further economic disruption.
“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 said. “It is important to avoid steps that could further harm the world economy.”
She added that a more detailed analysis would be included in the IMF’s upcoming World Economic Outlook, due to be published during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings later this month.
The U.S. government’s new tariff measures have sparked fears of rising trade tensions and renewed pressure on global supply chains. Experts warn that such actions could hinder international trade recovery and amplify existing economic vulnerabilities.
