Chief of International Monetary Fund urges swift resolution to trade disputes that are threatening the global economy
- International Monetary Fund head Kristalina Georgieva urged countries to resolve trade disputes swiftly.
- This plea followed the IMF's recent downgrade of the world economic growth outlook.
- President Trump's aggressive tariffs and unpredictable policy changes cause companies to delay investments.
- Georgieva told reporters Thursday that "Uncertainty is bad for business."
- Economic fallout from trade conflict will harm poor nations most as they lack funds to offset damage.
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IMF chief urges countries to move ‘swiftly’ to resolve trade tensions that threaten global growth
By PAUL WISEMAN, Associated Press Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the International Monetary Fund urged countries to move “swiftly’’ to resolve trade disputes that threaten global economic growth. IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said the unpredictability arising from President Donald Trump’s aggressive campaign of taxes on foreign imports is causing companies to delay investments and consumers to hold off on spending. “…
Chief of International Monetary Fund urges swift resolution to trade disputes that are threatening the global economy
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