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Treasury secretary criticizes IMF, World Bank

Reuters on MSN · 10h

IMF-World Bank meetings end with little tariff clarity, but economic foreboding

Global finance leaders came to Washington this past week seeking clarity on what it would take to get some relief from President Donald Trump's multi-layered tariff assault and on just how much pain it will bring to the world economy.

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Trump’s tariffs overshadow IMF and World Bank meetings

The spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank begin this week with a goal of keeping a low profile, since President Donald Trump is not a fan.

Trump tariffs live updates: Treasury secretary criticizes IMF, World Bank

Trump's trade war with China continues to rage on, with China slamming the U.S. for coercion and threats, while Trump brushed off concerns and promised to be "nice." President Donald Trump spoke to reporters at the North Lawn Wednesday morning,

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Scott Bessent says the World Bank and IMF need a total overhaul: ‘Mission creep has knocked these institutions off course’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in remarks to the Institute of International Finance on Wednesday, said the two agencies ...

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Bessent says IMF and World Bank need reform and there’s an ‘opportunity for a big deal’ with China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has played a balancing act trying to reassure nervous investors that the U.S. would maintain ...

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Trump administration says IMF, World Bank ‘falling short’ of missions

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. remains committed to playing a leadership role in the IMF and World Bank but ...

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Treasury Secretary Bessent Accuses IMF And World Bank Of "Mission Creep"

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke Wednesday to international economists attending IMF and World Bank spring meetings in ...

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World Bank is not an American bank, German development minister says

The Trump administration cannot determine the mission of the World Bank because the global lender's goals are based on ...

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Saudi Arabia and Qatar to pay back Syria’s debt to the World Bank

Saudi Arabia and Qatar say they will pay Syria’s outstanding debt to the World Bank, a move that is likely to make the ...

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Bessent targets IMF and World Bank, says they are 'falling short' because of 'mission creep'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent leveled harsh criticism at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Wednesday, saying ...

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World Bank Chief Economist Sounds Alarm on Emerging Market Debt Issues, Urges Liberalization

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Spiking trade uncertainty is compounding rising debt and sluggish growth problems facing emerging ...

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Saudi Arabia, Qatar to Pay Syria’s World Bank Debt, Unlocking Funds

Saudi Arabia and Qatar pledged to pay Syria’s debt to the World Bank, removing one obstacle for the country’s new leadership ...

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IMF Deputy Managing Director Commends Ethiopia for its Robust Reform Program

Addis Ababa, April 27, 2025 (POA) –The high level Ethiopian delegation comprised of Finance Minister Ahmed Shide, Governor of ...

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World breathes sigh of relief as Trump spares Fed, IMF

By Francesco Canepa, Jan Strupczewski and Leika Kihara WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Global policymakers gathering in Washington this ...

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