While the Washington-based fund doesn’t currently forecast such a downturn, the impact of tariff threats has created a level of uncertainty that’s “off the charts”, IMF chief Kristalina ...

The longer uncertainty persists, the larger the cost," she continued. The IMF chief noted that rising trade barriers hit growth "upfront," and protectionism erodes productivity over the long run ...

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The Board of Governors, the highest decision-making body of the IMF, consists of one governor and one alternate governor for each member country. The governor is appointed by the member country and is ...

and the IMF regional TA centers, identify, design, and implement short-term changes in customs administrations. If implemented effectively, these changes should contribute to a noticeable improvement ...

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The IMF approval is of course an unpleasant reminder of Pakistan's economic crisis. National power normally rides on economic power. Not in this case. Pakistan's most recent economic meltdown ...

will not be reappointed when her position expires in mid-May. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit decided earlier this week not to renew Clark for another 14-year term, Circuit Executive ...

This week's Open Mic guest is Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman. The Arkansas Republican says updating farm programs under budget reconciliation won't be easy but is a way forward ...

The IMF chief didn't directly call for a reduction in the tariff war intensified by the US with its trading partners, especially China, in her speech and subsequent interview. However, she emphasized ...