The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has expressed concern over the new tariffs imposed by the United States, warning of potential adverse effects on the global economy.
On 2nd April-declared “Liberation Day”; by President Donald Trump-he directed the imposition of a minimum baseline tariff of 10 per cent, along with a range of reciprocal tariffs.
In response, the IMF urged nations across the globe to reduce trade tensions and pursue amicable solutions through dialogue.
Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, in a statement, said IMF is still evaluating the macroeconomic implications of the newly announced tariff measures.
“They clearly represent a significant risk to the global outlook at a time of sluggish growth,”; Georgieva noted. “It is important to avoid steps that could further harm the world economy.”;
The IMF chief appealed to the United States and its trading partners “to work constructively to resolve trade tensions and reduce uncertainty.”;
Georgieva added that the findings of IMF’s assessment will be reflected in its World Economic Outlook, to be released during the upcoming IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings.
